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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.30, 7,357.44 and 3,093.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.30, 7,357.44 and 3,093.89 is: 4,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.30 : 7,357.44 = 3,093.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.30/7,357.44 = 3,093.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.30x = 7,357.44 × 3,093.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.30x = 22,763,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,096.85/5,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.91

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