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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.42, 7,363.13 and 3,449.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.42, 7,363.13 and 3,449.59 is: 4,758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.42 : 7,363.13 = 3,449.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.42/7,363.13 = 3,449.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.42x = 7,363.13 × 3,449.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.42x = 25,399,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,779.62/5,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.82

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