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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.52, 7,360.48 and 3,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.52, 7,360.48 and 3,095.36 is: 4,271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.52 : 7,360.48 = 3,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.52/7,360.48 = 3,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.52x = 7,360.48 × 3,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.52x = 22,783,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,335.37/5,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.73

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