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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.21, 11,283.70 and 5,975.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.21, 11,283.70 and 5,975.17 is: 8,959.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.21 : 11,283.70 = 5,975.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.21/11,283.70 = 5,975.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.21x = 11,283.70 × 5,975.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.21x = 67,422,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,422,025.73/7,525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,959.49

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