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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.21, 7,332.63 and 4,606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.21, 7,332.63 and 4,606.79 is: 6,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.21 : 7,332.63 = 4,606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.21/7,332.63 = 4,606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.21x = 7,332.63 × 4,606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.21x = 33,779,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,849.89/5,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.12

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