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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.62, 7,370.82 and 3,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.62, 7,370.82 and 3,355.84 is: 4,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.62 : 7,370.82 = 3,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.62/7,370.82 = 3,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.62x = 7,370.82 × 3,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.62x = 24,735,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,292.59/5,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.35

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