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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.48, 7,356.78 and 3,237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.48, 7,356.78 and 3,237.61 is: 4,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.48 : 7,356.78 = 3,237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.48/7,356.78 = 3,237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.48x = 7,356.78 × 3,237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.48x = 23,818,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818,331.52/5,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.81

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