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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.87, 8,378.91 and 6,005.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.87, 8,378.91 and 6,005.43 is: 8,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.87 : 8,378.91 = 6,005.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.87/8,378.91 = 6,005.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.87x = 8,378.91 × 6,005.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.87x = 50,318,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,318,957.48/6,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.27

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