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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.16, 8,295.53 and 5,689.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.16, 8,295.53 and 5,689.89 is: 7,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.16 : 8,295.53 = 5,689.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.16/8,295.53 = 5,689.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.16x = 8,295.53 × 5,689.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.16x = 47,200,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,624.74/6,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.01

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