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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.58, 7,223.30 and 5,129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.58, 7,223.30 and 5,129.18 is: 7,063.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.58 : 7,223.30 = 5,129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.58/7,223.30 = 5,129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.58x = 7,223.30 × 5,129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.58x = 37,049,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049,605.89/5,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.01

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