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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.55, 7,363.17 and 3,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.55, 7,363.17 and 3,211.35 is: 4,430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.55 : 7,363.17 = 3,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.55/7,363.17 = 3,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.55x = 7,363.17 × 3,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.55x = 23,645,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645,715.98/5,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.90

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