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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,334.93, 7,362.72 and 3,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,334.93, 7,362.72 and 3,097.29 is: 4,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,334.93 : 7,362.72 = 3,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,334.93/7,362.72 = 3,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,334.93x = 7,362.72 × 3,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,334.93x = 22,804,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804,479.03/5,334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.56

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