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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.32, 7,441.92 and 3,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.32, 7,441.92 and 3,377.16 is: 4,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.32 : 7,441.92 = 3,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.32/7,441.92 = 3,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.32x = 7,441.92 × 3,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.32x = 25,132,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132,554.55/5,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.81

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