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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.47, 7,357.13 and 3,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.47, 7,357.13 and 3,095.06 is: 4,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.47 : 7,357.13 = 3,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.47/7,357.13 = 3,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.47x = 7,357.13 × 3,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.47x = 22,770,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,759.51/5,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.41

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