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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.34, 7,451.46 and 3,303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.34, 7,451.46 and 3,303.78 is: 4,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.34 : 7,451.46 = 3,303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.34/7,451.46 = 3,303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.34x = 7,451.46 × 3,303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.34x = 24,617,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,617,984.52/5,399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.44

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