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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.80, 8,284.20 and 5,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.80, 8,284.20 and 5,656.88 is: 7,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.80 : 8,284.20 = 5,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.80/8,284.20 = 5,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.80x = 8,284.20 × 5,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.80x = 46,862,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862,725.30/6,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.61

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