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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.84, 8,927.28 and 5,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.84, 8,927.28 and 5,087.52 is: 7,625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.84 : 8,927.28 = 5,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.84/8,927.28 = 5,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.84x = 8,927.28 × 5,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.84x = 45,417,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,715.55/5,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.74

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