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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.05, 7,292.62 and 5,123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.05, 7,292.62 and 5,123.53 is: 7,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.05 : 7,292.62 = 5,123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.05/7,292.62 = 5,123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.05x = 7,292.62 × 5,123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.05x = 37,363,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,931.73/5,323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.27

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