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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.96, 7,358.34 and 3,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.96, 7,358.34 and 3,093.39 is: 4,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.96 : 7,358.34 = 3,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.96/7,358.34 = 3,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.96x = 7,358.34 × 3,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.96x = 22,762,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,226.97/5,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.81

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