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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.71, 7,368.84 and 3,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.71, 7,368.84 and 3,325.70 is: 4,588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.71 : 7,368.84 = 3,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.71/7,368.84 = 3,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.71x = 7,368.84 × 3,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.71x = 24,506,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506,514.34/5,340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.63

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