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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.24, 6,947.34 and 3,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.24, 6,947.34 and 3,357.08 is: 4,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.24 : 6,947.34 = 3,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.24/6,947.34 = 3,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.24x = 6,947.34 × 3,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.24x = 23,322,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322,776.17/5,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.75

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