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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.54, 7,336.47 and 3,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.54, 7,336.47 and 3,327 is: 4,591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.54 : 7,336.47 = 3,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.54/7,336.47 = 3,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.54x = 7,336.47 × 3,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.54x = 24,408,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,408,435.69/5,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.04

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