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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.69, 8,964.14 and 5,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.69, 8,964.14 and 5,350.59 is: 7,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.69 : 8,964.14 = 5,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.69/8,964.14 = 5,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.69x = 8,964.14 × 5,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.69x = 47,963,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,963,411.09/6,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.00

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