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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.26, 7,357.64 and 3,342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.26, 7,357.64 and 3,342.23 is: 4,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.26 : 7,357.64 = 3,342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.26/7,357.64 = 3,342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.26x = 7,357.64 × 3,342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.26x = 24,590,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,871.64/5,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.18

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