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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.70, 8,999.91 and 5,292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.70, 8,999.91 and 5,292.99 is: 7,920.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.70 : 8,999.91 = 5,292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.70/8,999.91 = 5,292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.70x = 8,999.91 × 5,292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.70x = 47,636,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,636,433.63/6,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,920.00

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