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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.70, 7,358.26 and 3,342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.70, 7,358.26 and 3,342.69 is: 4,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.70 : 7,358.26 = 3,342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.70/7,358.26 = 3,342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.70x = 7,358.26 × 3,342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.70x = 24,596,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,596,382.12/5,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.83

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