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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.89, 7,110.35 and 3,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.89, 7,110.35 and 3,363.48 is: 4,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.89 : 7,110.35 = 3,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.89/7,110.35 = 3,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.89x = 7,110.35 × 3,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.89x = 23,915,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,915,520.02/5,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.29

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