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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.80, 8,296.44 and 5,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.80, 8,296.44 and 5,680.56 is: 7,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.80 : 8,296.44 = 5,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.80/8,296.44 = 5,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.80x = 8,296.44 × 5,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.80x = 47,128,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,128,425.21/6,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.54

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