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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.96, 7,421.46 and 3,020.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.96, 7,421.46 and 3,020.04 is: 4,167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.96 : 7,421.46 = 3,020.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.96/7,421.46 = 3,020.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.96x = 7,421.46 × 3,020.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.96x = 22,413,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413,106.06/5,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.59

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