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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.92, 7,368.51 and 3,350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.92, 7,368.51 and 3,350.75 is: 4,622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.92 : 7,368.51 = 3,350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.92/7,368.51 = 3,350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.92x = 7,368.51 × 3,350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.92x = 24,690,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690,034.88/5,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.81

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