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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.93, 7,356.26 and 3,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.93, 7,356.26 and 3,340.02 is: 4,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.93 : 7,356.26 = 3,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.93/7,356.26 = 3,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.93x = 7,356.26 × 3,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.93x = 24,570,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,570,091.46/5,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.24

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