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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.59, 7,641.89 and 3,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.59, 7,641.89 and 3,362.81 is: 5,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.59 : 7,641.89 = 3,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.59/7,641.89 = 3,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.59x = 7,641.89 × 3,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.59x = 25,698,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,698,207.30/5,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.22

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