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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.86, 7,354.98 and 3,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.86, 7,354.98 and 3,091.56 is: 4,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.86 : 7,354.98 = 3,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.86/7,354.98 = 3,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.86x = 7,354.98 × 3,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.86x = 22,738,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,738,361.97/5,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.22

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