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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.54, 7,335.08 and 3,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.54, 7,335.08 and 3,326 is: 4,589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.54 : 7,335.08 = 3,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.54/7,335.08 = 3,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.54x = 7,335.08 × 3,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.54x = 24,396,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396,476.08/5,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.65

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