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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.66, 7,322.35 and 5,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.66, 7,322.35 and 5,005.94 is: 6,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.66 : 7,322.35 = 5,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.66/7,322.35 = 5,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.66x = 7,322.35 × 5,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.66x = 36,655,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655,219.73/5,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.12

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