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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.38, 7,042.23 and 3,337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.38, 7,042.23 and 3,337.02 is: 4,603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.38 : 7,042.23 = 3,337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.38/7,042.23 = 3,337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.38x = 7,042.23 × 3,337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.38x = 23,500,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,062.35/5,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.90

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