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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.52, 7,333.92 and 3,328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.52, 7,333.92 and 3,328.92 is: 4,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.52 : 7,333.92 = 3,328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.52/7,333.92 = 3,328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.52x = 7,333.92 × 3,328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.52x = 24,414,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414,032.97/5,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.97

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