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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.04, 7,171.84 and 3,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.04, 7,171.84 and 3,336.32 is: 4,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.04 : 7,171.84 = 3,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.04/7,171.84 = 3,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.04x = 7,171.84 × 3,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.04x = 23,927,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927,553.23/5,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.30

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