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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.79, 8,046.69 and 5,225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.79, 8,046.69 and 5,225.23 is: 7,825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.79 : 8,046.69 = 5,225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.79/8,046.69 = 5,225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.79x = 8,046.69 × 5,225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.79x = 42,045,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,045,805.99/5,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.69

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