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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.12, 7,357.70 and 3,093.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.12, 7,357.70 and 3,093.74 is: 4,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.12 : 7,357.70 = 3,093.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.12/7,357.70 = 3,093.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.12x = 7,357.70 × 3,093.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.12x = 22,762,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762,810.80/5,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.20

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