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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.62, 7,357.11 and 3,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.62, 7,357.11 and 3,093.64 is: 4,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.62 : 7,357.11 = 3,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.62/7,357.11 = 3,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.62x = 7,357.11 × 3,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.62x = 22,760,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,249.78/5,331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.92

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