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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.92, 7,371.04 and 5,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.92, 7,371.04 and 5,055.68 is: 6,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.92 : 7,371.04 = 5,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.92/7,371.04 = 5,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.92x = 7,371.04 × 5,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.92x = 37,265,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265,619.51/5,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.92

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