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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.92, 7,356.74 and 3,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.92, 7,356.74 and 3,092.89 is: 4,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.92 : 7,356.74 = 3,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.92/7,356.74 = 3,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.92x = 7,356.74 × 3,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.92x = 22,753,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,587.58/5,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.23

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