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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.44, 7,345.35 and 5,017.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.44, 7,345.35 and 5,017.58 is: 6,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.44 : 7,345.35 = 5,017.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.44/7,345.35 = 5,017.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.44x = 7,345.35 × 5,017.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.44x = 36,855,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,855,881.25/5,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.99

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