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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.62, 7,939.40 and 3,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.62, 7,939.40 and 3,363.30 is: 4,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.62 : 7,939.40 = 3,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.62/7,939.40 = 3,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.62x = 7,939.40 × 3,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.62x = 26,702,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,567.20/5,752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.81

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