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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.51, 7,340.18 and 3,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.51, 7,340.18 and 3,329.73 is: 4,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.51 : 7,340.18 = 3,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.51/7,340.18 = 3,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.51x = 7,340.18 × 3,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.51x = 24,440,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440,800.90/5,320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.70

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