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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.92, 10,571.44 and 5,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.92, 10,571.44 and 5,995.30 is: 8,281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.92 : 10,571.44 = 5,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.92/10,571.44 = 5,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.92x = 10,571.44 × 5,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.92x = 63,378,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378,954.23/7,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.67

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