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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.66, 8,276.04 and 5,991.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.66, 8,276.04 and 5,991.39 is: 8,250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.66 : 8,276.04 = 5,991.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.66/8,276.04 = 5,991.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.66x = 8,276.04 × 5,991.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.66x = 49,584,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584,983.30/6,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250.88

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