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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.43, 7,467.83 and 3,173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.43, 7,467.83 and 3,173.37 is: 4,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.43 : 7,467.83 = 3,173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.43/7,467.83 = 3,173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.43x = 7,467.83 × 3,173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.43x = 23,698,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,171.82/5,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.28

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