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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.82, 7,359.68 and 3,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.82, 7,359.68 and 3,094.88 is: 4,270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.82 : 7,359.68 = 3,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.82/7,359.68 = 3,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.82x = 7,359.68 × 3,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.82x = 22,777,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777,326.44/5,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.36

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