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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.67, 7,032.15 and 3,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.67, 7,032.15 and 3,326.55 is: 4,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.67 : 7,032.15 = 3,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.67/7,032.15 = 3,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.67x = 7,032.15 × 3,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.67x = 23,392,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392,781.95/5,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.62

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