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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.68, 7,421.33 and 3,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.68, 7,421.33 and 3,019.76 is: 4,167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.68 : 7,421.33 = 3,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.68/7,421.33 = 3,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.68x = 7,421.33 × 3,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.68x = 22,410,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,635.48/5,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.34

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