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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.30, 7,358.82 and 3,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.30, 7,358.82 and 3,094.89 is: 4,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.30 : 7,358.82 = 3,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.30/7,358.82 = 3,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.30x = 7,358.82 × 3,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.30x = 22,774,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,738.43/5,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.29

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