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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.07, 8,283.33 and 5,582.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.07, 8,283.33 and 5,582.79 is: 7,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.07 : 8,283.33 = 5,582.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.07/8,283.33 = 5,582.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.07x = 8,283.33 × 5,582.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.07x = 46,244,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,091.89/6,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.84

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