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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.84, 8,924.28 and 5,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.84, 8,924.28 and 5,085.52 is: 7,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.84 : 8,924.28 = 5,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.84/8,924.28 = 5,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.84x = 8,924.28 × 5,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.84x = 45,384,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,384,604.43/5,953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.75

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