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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.13, 7,336.58 and 5,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.13, 7,336.58 and 5,011.25 is: 6,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.13 : 7,336.58 = 5,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.13/7,336.58 = 5,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.13x = 7,336.58 × 5,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.13x = 36,765,429.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,765,429.81/5,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.19

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