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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.21, 7,355.70 and 3,093.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.21, 7,355.70 and 3,093.41 is: 4,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.21 : 7,355.70 = 3,093.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.21/7,355.70 = 3,093.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.21x = 7,355.70 × 3,093.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.21x = 22,754,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754,195.94/5,330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.91

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