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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.93, 7,371.23 and 3,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.93, 7,371.23 and 3,355.67 is: 4,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.93 : 7,371.23 = 3,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.93/7,371.23 = 3,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.93x = 7,371.23 × 3,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.93x = 24,735,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,417.02/5,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.83

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