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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.38, 7,349.85 and 3,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.38, 7,349.85 and 3,563.34 is: 4,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.38 : 7,349.85 = 3,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.38/7,349.85 = 3,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.38x = 7,349.85 × 3,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.38x = 26,190,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,190,014.50/5,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.51

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