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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.93, 7,380.33 and 3,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.93, 7,380.33 and 3,358.76 is: 4,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.93 : 7,380.33 = 3,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.93/7,380.33 = 3,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.93x = 7,380.33 × 3,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.93x = 24,788,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,788,726.59/5,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.34

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