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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.04, 8,246.97 and 5,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.04, 8,246.97 and 5,330.07 is: 7,316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.04 : 8,246.97 = 5,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.04/8,246.97 = 5,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.04x = 8,246.97 × 5,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.04x = 43,956,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,956,927.39/6,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.35

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