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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.51, 7,359.07 and 3,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.51, 7,359.07 and 3,094.09 is: 4,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.51 : 7,359.07 = 3,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.51/7,359.07 = 3,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.51x = 7,359.07 × 3,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.51x = 22,769,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769,617.26/5,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.16

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