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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.37, 7,351.27 and 3,335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.37, 7,351.27 and 3,335.51 is: 4,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.37 : 7,351.27 = 3,335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.37/7,351.27 = 3,335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.37x = 7,351.27 × 3,335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.37x = 24,520,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,244.64/5,325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.42

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