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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.01, 7,363.68 and 5,232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.01, 7,363.68 and 5,232.53 is: 7,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.01 : 7,363.68 = 5,232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.01/7,363.68 = 5,232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.01x = 7,363.68 × 5,232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.01x = 38,530,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530,675.30/5,347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.02

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