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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.11, 7,356.33 and 3,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.11, 7,356.33 and 3,092.73 is: 4,266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.11 : 7,356.33 = 3,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.11/7,356.33 = 3,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.11x = 7,356.33 × 3,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.11x = 22,751,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,142.48/5,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.82

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