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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.83, 7,360.66 and 3,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.83, 7,360.66 and 3,181.69 is: 4,391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.83 : 7,360.66 = 3,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.83/7,360.66 = 3,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.83x = 7,360.66 × 3,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.83x = 23,419,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,419,338.32/5,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.54

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