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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.98, 7,354.94 and 3,091.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.98, 7,354.94 and 3,091.14 is: 4,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.98 : 7,354.94 = 3,091.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.98/7,354.94 = 3,091.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.98x = 7,354.94 × 3,091.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.98x = 22,735,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,133.78/5,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.52

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