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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.98, 7,356.09 and 3,237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.98, 7,356.09 and 3,237.11 is: 4,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.98 : 7,356.09 = 3,237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.98/7,356.09 = 3,237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.98x = 7,356.09 × 3,237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.98x = 23,812,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,419.53/5,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.12

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