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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.41, 8,294.54 and 5,679.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.41, 8,294.54 and 5,679.17 is: 7,842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.41 : 8,294.54 = 5,679.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.41/8,294.54 = 5,679.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.41x = 8,294.54 × 5,679.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.41x = 47,106,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,075.46/6,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.64

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