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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.47, 7,360.41 and 3,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.47, 7,360.41 and 3,094.89 is: 4,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.47 : 7,360.41 = 3,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.47/7,360.41 = 3,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.47x = 7,360.41 × 3,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.47x = 22,779,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,659.30/5,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.88

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