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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.94, 7,362.19 and 3,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.94, 7,362.19 and 3,210.77 is: 4,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.94 : 7,362.19 = 3,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.94/7,362.19 = 3,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.94x = 7,362.19 × 3,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.94x = 23,638,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638,298.79/5,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.02

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