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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.62, 7,359.24 and 3,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.62, 7,359.24 and 3,094.08 is: 4,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.62 : 7,359.24 = 3,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.62/7,359.24 = 3,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.62x = 7,359.24 × 3,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.62x = 22,770,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,077.30/5,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.96

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