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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.33, 7,358.97 and 3,094.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.33, 7,358.97 and 3,094.93 is: 4,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.33 : 7,358.97 = 3,094.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.33/7,358.97 = 3,094.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.33x = 7,358.97 × 3,094.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.33x = 22,775,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,497.02/5,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.21

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