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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.28, 8,295.75 and 5,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.28, 8,295.75 and 5,680.04 is: 7,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.28 : 8,295.75 = 5,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.28/8,295.75 = 5,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.28x = 8,295.75 × 5,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.28x = 47,120,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120,191.83/6,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.85

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