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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.04, 8,377.89 and 6,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.04, 8,377.89 and 6,004.69 is: 8,301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.04 : 8,377.89 = 6,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.04/8,377.89 = 6,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.04x = 8,377.89 × 6,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.04x = 50,306,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,306,632.30/6,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.37

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