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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.33, 7,932.96 and 3,360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.33, 7,932.96 and 3,360.15 is: 4,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.33 : 7,932.96 = 3,360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.33/7,932.96 = 3,360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.33x = 7,932.96 × 3,360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.33x = 26,655,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,655,935.54/5,750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.55

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