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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.76, 7,080.24 and 3,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.76, 7,080.24 and 3,341.68 is: 4,608.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.76 : 7,080.24 = 3,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.76/7,080.24 = 3,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.76x = 7,080.24 × 3,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.76x = 23,659,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,896.40/5,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.69

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