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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.93, 7,265.64 and 5,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.93, 7,265.64 and 5,022.56 is: 6,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.93 : 7,265.64 = 5,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.93/7,265.64 = 5,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.93x = 7,265.64 × 5,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.93x = 36,492,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492,112.84/5,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.36

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