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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.28, 7,358.58 and 3,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.28, 7,358.58 and 3,095.48 is: 4,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.28 : 7,358.58 = 3,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.28/7,358.58 = 3,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.28x = 7,358.58 × 3,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.28x = 22,778,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,337.22/5,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.78

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