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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.88, 7,421.30 and 3,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.88, 7,421.30 and 3,019.96 is: 4,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.88 : 7,421.30 = 3,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.88/7,421.30 = 3,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.88x = 7,421.30 × 3,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.88x = 22,412,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,029.15/5,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.45

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