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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.52, 7,359.92 and 3,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.52, 7,359.92 and 3,344 is: 4,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.52 : 7,359.92 = 3,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.52/7,359.92 = 3,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.52x = 7,359.92 × 3,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.52x = 24,611,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611,572.48/5,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.51

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