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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.59, 7,491.96 and 3,336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.59, 7,491.96 and 3,336.93 is: 4,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.59 : 7,491.96 = 3,336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.59/7,491.96 = 3,336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.59x = 7,491.96 × 3,336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.59x = 25,000,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000,146.08/5,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.73

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