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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.96, 7,356.72 and 3,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.96, 7,356.72 and 3,094.12 is: 4,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.96 : 7,356.72 = 3,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.96/7,356.72 = 3,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.96x = 7,356.72 × 3,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.96x = 22,762,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,574.49/5,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.88

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