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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.21, 7,358.78 and 3,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.21, 7,358.78 and 3,094.58 is: 4,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.21 : 7,358.78 = 3,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.21/7,358.78 = 3,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.21x = 7,358.78 × 3,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.21x = 22,772,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,333.41/5,332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.71

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