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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.32, 7,995.24 and 5,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.32, 7,995.24 and 5,250.60 is: 7,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.32 : 7,995.24 = 5,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.32/7,995.24 = 5,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.32x = 7,995.24 × 5,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.32x = 41,979,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,979,807.14/5,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.02

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