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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.52, 7,337.69 and 3,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.52, 7,337.69 and 3,325.66 is: 4,590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.52 : 7,337.69 = 3,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.52/7,337.69 = 3,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.52x = 7,337.69 × 3,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.52x = 24,402,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,639.62/5,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.83

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