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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.44, 7,348.94 and 3,337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.44, 7,348.94 and 3,337.09 is: 4,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.44 : 7,348.94 = 3,337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.44/7,348.94 = 3,337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.44x = 7,348.94 × 3,337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.44x = 24,524,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,111.75/5,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.09

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