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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.93, 7,264.26 and 5,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.93, 7,264.26 and 5,021.56 is: 6,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.93 : 7,264.26 = 5,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.93/7,264.26 = 5,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.93x = 7,264.26 × 5,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.93x = 36,477,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,477,881.76/5,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.98

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