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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.41, 7,342.52 and 5,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.41, 7,342.52 and 5,015.54 is: 6,953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.41 : 7,342.52 = 5,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.41/7,342.52 = 5,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.41x = 7,342.52 × 5,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.41x = 36,826,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,826,702.76/5,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.14

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