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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.60, 7,346.18 and 3,332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.60, 7,346.18 and 3,332.69 is: 4,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.60 : 7,346.18 = 3,332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.60/7,346.18 = 3,332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.60x = 7,346.18 × 3,332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.60x = 24,482,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,487.23/5,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.13

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