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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.78, 11,284.55 and 5,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.78, 11,284.55 and 5,975.74 is: 8,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.78 : 11,284.55 = 5,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.78/11,284.55 = 5,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.78x = 11,284.55 × 5,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.78x = 67,433,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,433,480.39/7,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,960.34

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