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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.70, 7,373.30 and 5,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.70, 7,373.30 and 5,259.70 is: 7,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.70 : 7,373.30 = 5,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.70/7,373.30 = 5,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.70x = 7,373.30 × 5,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.70x = 38,781,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781,346.01/5,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.30

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