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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.61, 7,360.70 and 3,094.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.61, 7,360.70 and 3,094.67 is: 4,270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.61 : 7,360.70 = 3,094.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.61/7,360.70 = 3,094.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.61x = 7,360.70 × 3,094.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.61x = 22,778,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,885.19/5,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.82

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