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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.24, 7,366.09 and 4,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.24, 7,366.09 and 4,774.74 is: 6,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.24 : 7,366.09 = 4,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.24/7,366.09 = 4,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.24x = 7,366.09 × 4,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.24x = 35,171,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,171,164.57/5,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.24

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