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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.60, 7,346.42 and 3,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.60, 7,346.42 and 3,335.76 is: 4,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.60 : 7,346.42 = 3,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.60/7,346.42 = 3,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.60x = 7,346.42 × 3,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.60x = 24,505,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505,893.98/5,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.53

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