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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.51, 7,356.60 and 3,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.51, 7,356.60 and 3,341.48 is: 4,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.51 : 7,356.60 = 3,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.51/7,356.60 = 3,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.51x = 7,356.60 × 3,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.51x = 24,581,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581,894.99/5,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.15

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