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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.98, 8,282.70 and 5,509.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.98, 8,282.70 and 5,509.26 is: 7,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.98 : 8,282.70 = 5,509.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.98/8,282.70 = 5,509.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.98x = 8,282.70 × 5,509.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.98x = 45,631,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,547.80/6,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.95

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