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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.78, 7,359.12 and 3,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.78, 7,359.12 and 3,094.86 is: 4,270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.78 : 7,359.12 = 3,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.78/7,359.12 = 3,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.78x = 7,359.12 × 3,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.78x = 22,775,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775,446.12/5,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.84

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