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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.67, 7,356 and 3,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.67, 7,356 and 3,062.38 is: 4,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.67 : 7,356 = 3,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.67/7,356 = 3,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.67x = 7,356 × 3,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.67x = 22,526,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,848.89/5,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.89

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