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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.78, 7,358.68 and 3,094.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.78, 7,358.68 and 3,094.42 is: 4,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.78 : 7,358.68 = 3,094.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.78/7,358.68 = 3,094.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.78x = 7,358.68 × 3,094.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.78x = 22,770,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770,846.57/5,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.18

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