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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.36, 7,359.72 and 3,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.36, 7,359.72 and 3,095.06 is: 4,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.36 : 7,359.72 = 3,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.36/7,359.72 = 3,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.36x = 7,359.72 × 3,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.36x = 22,778,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,774.98/5,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.00

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