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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.93, 7,357.55 and 3,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.93, 7,357.55 and 3,346.16 is: 4,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.93 : 7,357.55 = 3,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.93/7,357.55 = 3,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.93x = 7,357.55 × 3,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.93x = 24,619,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,619,485.99/5,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.05

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