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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.47, 8,208.71 and 5,652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.47, 8,208.71 and 5,652.25 is: 7,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.47 : 8,208.71 = 5,652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.47/8,208.71 = 5,652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.47x = 8,208.71 × 5,652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.47x = 46,397,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,397,653.51/5,940.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.43

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