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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.82, 7,359.75 and 3,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.82, 7,359.75 and 3,095.19 is: 4,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.82 : 7,359.75 = 3,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.82/7,359.75 = 3,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.82x = 7,359.75 × 3,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.82x = 22,779,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,824.60/5,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.83

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