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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.42, 7,358.61 and 3,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.42, 7,358.61 and 3,094.48 is: 4,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.42 : 7,358.61 = 3,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.42/7,358.61 = 3,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.42x = 7,358.61 × 3,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.42x = 22,771,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,071.47/5,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.31

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