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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.78, 8,295.06 and 5,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.78, 8,295.06 and 5,679.54 is: 7,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.78 : 8,295.06 = 5,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.78/8,295.06 = 5,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.78x = 8,295.06 × 5,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.78x = 47,112,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112,125.07/6,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.16

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