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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.94, 7,433.33 and 3,261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.94, 7,433.33 and 3,261.55 is: 4,501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.94 : 7,433.33 = 3,261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.94/7,433.33 = 3,261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.94x = 7,433.33 × 3,261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.94x = 24,244,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,177.46/5,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.38

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