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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.96, 7,360.38 and 3,096.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.96, 7,360.38 and 3,096.69 is: 4,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.96 : 7,360.38 = 3,096.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.96/7,360.38 = 3,096.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.96x = 7,360.38 × 3,096.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.96x = 22,792,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,815.14/5,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.95

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