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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.62, 7,344.57 and 3,336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.62, 7,344.57 and 3,336.39 is: 4,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.62 : 7,344.57 = 3,336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.62/7,344.57 = 3,336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.62x = 7,344.57 × 3,336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.62x = 24,504,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504,362.41/5,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.23

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