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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.72, 7,353.36 and 3,738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.72, 7,353.36 and 3,738.22 is: 5,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.72 : 7,353.36 = 3,738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.72/7,353.36 = 3,738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.72x = 7,353.36 × 3,738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.72x = 27,488,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488,477.42/5,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.72

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