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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.96, 8,980.74 and 5,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.96, 8,980.74 and 5,092.74 is: 7,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.96 : 8,980.74 = 5,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.96/8,980.74 = 5,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.96x = 8,980.74 × 5,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.96x = 45,736,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,736,573.83/6,006.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,613.93

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