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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.92, 8,211.37 and 5,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.92, 8,211.37 and 5,125.54 is: 7,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.92 : 8,211.37 = 5,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.92/8,211.37 = 5,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.92x = 8,211.37 × 5,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.92x = 42,087,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087,705.39/5,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.53

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