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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.42, 7,362.82 and 3,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.42, 7,362.82 and 3,346.90 is: 4,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.42 : 7,362.82 = 3,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.42/7,362.82 = 3,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.42x = 7,362.82 × 3,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.42x = 24,642,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642,622.26/5,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.42

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