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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.55, 7,358.76 and 3,094.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.55, 7,358.76 and 3,094.61 is: 4,270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.55 : 7,358.76 = 3,094.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.55/7,358.76 = 3,094.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.55x = 7,358.76 × 3,094.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.55x = 22,772,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,772,455.49/5,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.47

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