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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.97, 7,421.61 and 3,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.97, 7,421.61 and 3,020.12 is: 4,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.97 : 7,421.61 = 3,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.97/7,421.61 = 3,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.97x = 7,421.61 × 3,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.97x = 22,414,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,152.79/5,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.77

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