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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.86, 7,357.50 and 3,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.86, 7,357.50 and 3,343.12 is: 4,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.86 : 7,357.50 = 3,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.86/7,357.50 = 3,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.86x = 7,357.50 × 3,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.86x = 24,597,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,005.40/5,330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.08

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