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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.53, 7,295.40 and 5,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.53, 7,295.40 and 5,023.34 is: 6,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.53 : 7,295.40 = 5,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.53/7,295.40 = 5,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.53x = 7,295.40 × 5,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.53x = 36,647,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647,274.64/5,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.39

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