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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.52, 7,358.78 and 3,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.52, 7,358.78 and 3,094.79 is: 4,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.52 : 7,358.78 = 3,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.52/7,358.78 = 3,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.52x = 7,358.78 × 3,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.52x = 22,773,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,773,826.49/5,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.75

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