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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.42, 8,210.68 and 5,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.42, 8,210.68 and 5,125.04 is: 7,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.42 : 8,210.68 = 5,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.42/8,210.68 = 5,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.42x = 8,210.68 × 5,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.42x = 42,080,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080,063.43/5,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.84

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