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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.66, 7,233.88 and 3,356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.66, 7,233.88 and 3,356.55 is: 4,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.66 : 7,233.88 = 3,356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.66/7,233.88 = 3,356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.66x = 7,233.88 × 3,356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.66x = 24,280,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,879.91/5,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.76

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