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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.61, 7,356.56 and 3,091.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.61, 7,356.56 and 3,091.67 is: 4,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.61 : 7,356.56 = 3,091.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.61/7,356.56 = 3,091.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.61x = 7,356.56 × 3,091.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.61x = 22,744,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744,031.20/5,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.68

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