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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,334.61, 7,362.08 and 3,095.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,334.61, 7,362.08 and 3,095.67 is: 4,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,334.61 : 7,362.08 = 3,095.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,334.61/7,362.08 = 3,095.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,334.61x = 7,362.08 × 3,095.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,334.61x = 22,790,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790,570.19/5,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.21

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