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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.28, 7,357.88 and 3,340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.28, 7,357.88 and 3,340.37 is: 4,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.28 : 7,357.88 = 3,340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.28/7,357.88 = 3,340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.28x = 7,357.88 × 3,340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.28x = 24,577,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,988.12/5,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.42

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