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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.59, 7,521.32 and 3,344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.59, 7,521.32 and 3,344.15 is: 5,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.59 : 7,521.32 = 3,344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.59/7,521.32 = 3,344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.59x = 7,521.32 × 3,344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.59x = 25,152,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152,449.44/5,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.88

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