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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.70, 7,371.90 and 5,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.70, 7,371.90 and 5,258.70 is: 7,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.70 : 7,371.90 = 5,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.70/7,371.90 = 5,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.70x = 7,371.90 × 5,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.70x = 38,766,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,766,610.53/5,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.90

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