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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.70, 7,364.48 and 3,067.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.70, 7,364.48 and 3,067.98 is: 4,233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.70 : 7,364.48 = 3,067.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.70/7,364.48 = 3,067.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.70x = 7,364.48 × 3,067.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.70x = 22,594,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,077.35/5,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.72

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