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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.82, 7,349.50 and 3,337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.82, 7,349.50 and 3,337.47 is: 4,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.82 : 7,349.50 = 3,337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.82/7,349.50 = 3,337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.82x = 7,349.50 × 3,337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.82x = 24,528,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,528,739.94/5,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.63

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