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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.76, 8,295.99 and 5,378.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.76, 8,295.99 and 5,378.19 is: 7,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.76 : 8,295.99 = 5,378.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.76/8,295.99 = 5,378.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.76x = 8,295.99 × 5,378.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.76x = 44,617,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617,410.46/6,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.39

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