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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.03, 8,296.79 and 5,680.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.03, 8,296.79 and 5,680.79 is: 7,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.03 : 8,296.79 = 5,680.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.03/8,296.79 = 5,680.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.03x = 8,296.79 × 5,680.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.03x = 47,132,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132,293.26/6,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.88

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