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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.70, 7,356.88 and 3,341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.70, 7,356.88 and 3,341.69 is: 4,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.70 : 7,356.88 = 3,341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.70/7,356.88 = 3,341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.70x = 7,356.88 × 3,341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.70x = 24,584,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,584,358.83/5,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.44

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