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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.43, 7,366.21 and 5,052.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.43, 7,366.21 and 5,052.17 is: 6,979.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.43 : 7,366.21 = 5,052.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.43/7,366.21 = 5,052.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.43x = 7,366.21 × 5,052.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.43x = 37,215,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,215,350.96/5,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.06

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