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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.40, 8,995.80 and 5,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.40, 8,995.80 and 5,313.20 is: 7,960.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.40 : 8,995.80 = 5,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.40/8,995.80 = 5,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.40x = 8,995.80 × 5,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.40x = 47,796,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796,484.56/6,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.24

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