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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.96, 7,395.02 and 3,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.96, 7,395.02 and 3,233.84 is: 4,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.96 : 7,395.02 = 3,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.96/7,395.02 = 3,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.96x = 7,395.02 × 3,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.96x = 23,914,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914,311.48/5,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.32

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