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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.02, 8,236.11 and 5,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.02, 8,236.11 and 5,625 is: 7,798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.02 : 8,236.11 = 5,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.02/8,236.11 = 5,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.02x = 8,236.11 × 5,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.02x = 46,328,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,328,118.75/5,941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.01

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