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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.55, 10,928.25 and 5,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.55, 10,928.25 and 5,965.14 is: 8,988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.55 : 10,928.25 = 5,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.55/10,928.25 = 5,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.55x = 10,928.25 × 5,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.55x = 65,188,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,188,541.21/7,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.37

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