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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.58, 7,494.63 and 3,336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.58, 7,494.63 and 3,336.38 is: 4,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.58 : 7,494.63 = 3,336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.58/7,494.63 = 3,336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.58x = 7,494.63 × 3,336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.58x = 25,004,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,004,933.64/5,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.62

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