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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.79, 8,048.19 and 5,226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.79, 8,048.19 and 5,226.23 is: 7,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.79 : 8,048.19 = 5,226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.79/8,048.19 = 5,226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.79x = 8,048.19 × 5,226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.79x = 42,061,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061,692.02/5,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.19

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