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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.94, 7,329.81 and 5,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.94, 7,329.81 and 5,204.93 is: 7,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.94 : 7,329.81 = 5,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.94/7,329.81 = 5,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.94x = 7,329.81 × 5,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.94x = 38,151,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,147.96/5,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.31

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