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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.27, 7,340.72 and 5,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.27, 7,340.72 and 5,008.35 is: 6,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.27 : 7,340.72 = 5,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.27/7,340.72 = 5,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.27x = 7,340.72 × 5,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.27x = 36,764,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764,869.97/5,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.74

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