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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.62, 7,346.98 and 3,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.62, 7,346.98 and 3,441.06 is: 4,743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.62 : 7,346.98 = 3,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.62/7,346.98 = 3,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.62x = 7,346.98 × 3,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.62x = 25,281,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,281,399.00/5,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.57

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