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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.38, 7,350.90 and 3,337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.38, 7,350.90 and 3,337.35 is: 4,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.38 : 7,350.90 = 3,337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.38/7,350.90 = 3,337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.38x = 7,350.90 × 3,337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.38x = 24,532,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,526.12/5,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.45

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