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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.59, 7,358.49 and 3,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.59, 7,358.49 and 3,094.56 is: 4,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.59 : 7,358.49 = 3,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.59/7,358.49 = 3,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.59x = 7,358.49 × 3,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.59x = 22,771,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,288.81/5,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.21

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