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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.49, 7,346.93 and 3,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.49, 7,346.93 and 3,334.48 is: 4,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.49 : 7,346.93 = 3,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.49/7,346.93 = 3,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.49x = 7,346.93 × 3,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.49x = 24,498,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498,191.15/5,320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.50

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