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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.42, 7,031.80 and 3,326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.42, 7,031.80 and 3,326.30 is: 4,591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.42 : 7,031.80 = 3,326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.42/7,031.80 = 3,326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.42x = 7,031.80 × 3,326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.42x = 23,389,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389,876.34/5,094.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.27

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