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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.36, 7,361.51 and 3,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.36, 7,361.51 and 3,095.96 is: 4,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.36 : 7,361.51 = 3,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.36/7,361.51 = 3,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.36x = 7,361.51 × 3,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.36x = 22,790,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,888.21/5,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.27

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