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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.96, 7,353.52 and 3,340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.96, 7,353.52 and 3,340.22 is: 4,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.96 : 7,353.52 = 3,340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.96/7,353.52 = 3,340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.96x = 7,353.52 × 3,340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.96x = 24,562,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562,329.46/5,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.09

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