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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,610.33, 7,741.35 and 3,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,610.33, 7,741.35 and 3,371.67 is: 4,652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,610.33 : 7,741.35 = 3,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,610.33/7,741.35 = 3,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,610.33x = 7,741.35 × 3,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,610.33x = 26,101,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,277.55/5,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.36

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