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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.62, 7,347.33 and 3,338.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.62, 7,347.33 and 3,338.39 is: 4,603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.62 : 7,347.33 = 3,338.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.62/7,347.33 = 3,338.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.62x = 7,347.33 × 3,338.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.62x = 24,528,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,528,253.00/5,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.98

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