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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,414.89, 7,475.70 and 3,738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,414.89, 7,475.70 and 3,738.73 is: 5,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,414.89 : 7,475.70 = 3,738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,414.89/7,475.70 = 3,738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,414.89x = 7,475.70 × 3,738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,414.89x = 27,949,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,949,623.86/5,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.62

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