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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.63, 7,349.85 and 3,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.63, 7,349.85 and 3,336.60 is: 4,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.63 : 7,349.85 = 3,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.63/7,349.85 = 3,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.63x = 7,349.85 × 3,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.63x = 24,523,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,509.51/5,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.40

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