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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.71, 11,284.47 and 5,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.71, 11,284.47 and 5,975.67 is: 8,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.71 : 11,284.47 = 5,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.71/11,284.47 = 5,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.71x = 11,284.47 × 5,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.71x = 67,432,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432,268.84/7,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,960.25

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