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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.98, 8,278.56 and 5,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.98, 8,278.56 and 5,506.26 is: 7,594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.98 : 8,278.56 = 5,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.98/8,278.56 = 5,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.98x = 8,278.56 × 5,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.98x = 45,583,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,583,903.79/6,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.81

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