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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.68, 7,352.91 and 5,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.68, 7,352.91 and 5,244.50 is: 7,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.68 : 7,352.91 = 5,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.68/7,352.91 = 5,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.68x = 7,352.91 × 5,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.68x = 38,562,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,562,354.88/5,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.99

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