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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.15, 7,355.98 and 3,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.15, 7,355.98 and 3,092.72 is: 4,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.15 : 7,355.98 = 3,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.15/7,355.98 = 3,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.15x = 7,355.98 × 3,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.15x = 22,749,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,971.00/5,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.57

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