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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.20, 11,125.55 and 5,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.20, 11,125.55 and 5,852.25 is: 8,785.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.20 : 11,125.55 = 5,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.20/11,125.55 = 5,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.20x = 11,125.55 × 5,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.20x = 65,109,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,109,514.62/7,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.29

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