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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.98, 7,356.92 and 3,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.98, 7,356.92 and 3,092.36 is: 4,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.98 : 7,356.92 = 3,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.98/7,356.92 = 3,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.98x = 7,356.92 × 3,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.98x = 22,750,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,750,192.88/5,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.34

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