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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.90, 8,999.55 and 5,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.90, 8,999.55 and 5,315.70 is: 7,963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.90 : 8,999.55 = 5,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.90/8,999.55 = 5,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.90x = 8,999.55 × 5,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.90x = 47,838,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,907.94/6,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,963.99

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