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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.59, 7,223.29 and 5,129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.59, 7,223.29 and 5,129.17 is: 7,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.59 : 7,223.29 = 5,129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.59/7,223.29 = 5,129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.59x = 7,223.29 × 5,129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.59x = 37,049,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,049,482.37/5,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.98

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