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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.20, 7,466.13 and 3,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.20, 7,466.13 and 3,173.40 is: 4,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.20 : 7,466.13 = 3,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.20/7,466.13 = 3,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.20x = 7,466.13 × 3,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.20x = 23,693,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,693,016.94/5,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.32

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