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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.80, 7,357.32 and 3,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.80, 7,357.32 and 3,094.50 is: 4,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.80 : 7,357.32 = 3,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.80/7,357.32 = 3,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.80x = 7,357.32 × 3,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.80x = 22,767,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,767,226.74/5,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.28

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