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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.99, 7,421.66 and 3,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.99, 7,421.66 and 3,020.16 is: 4,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.99 : 7,421.66 = 3,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.99/7,421.66 = 3,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.99x = 7,421.66 × 3,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.99x = 22,414,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,600.67/5,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.84

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