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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.34, 7,400.68 and 3,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.34, 7,400.68 and 3,094.74 is: 4,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.34 : 7,400.68 = 3,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.34/7,400.68 = 3,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.34x = 7,400.68 × 3,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.34x = 22,903,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,180.42/5,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.32

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