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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,460.31, 7,533.08 and 3,360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,460.31, 7,533.08 and 3,360.79 is: 4,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,460.31 : 7,533.08 = 3,360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,460.31/7,533.08 = 3,360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,460.31x = 7,533.08 × 3,360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,460.31x = 25,317,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317,062.27/5,460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.57

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