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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.72, 9,425.92 and 5,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.72, 9,425.92 and 5,829.92 is: 8,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.72 : 9,425.92 = 5,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.72/9,425.92 = 5,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.72x = 9,425.92 × 5,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.72x = 54,952,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952,359.53/6,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.55

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