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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.70, 7,357.23 and 3,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.70, 7,357.23 and 3,236.30 is: 4,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.70 : 7,357.23 = 3,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.70/7,357.23 = 3,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.70x = 7,357.23 × 3,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.70x = 23,810,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,810,203.45/5,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.62

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