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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,069.79, 8,377.38 and 5,792.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,069.79, 8,377.38 and 5,792.77 is: 7,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,069.79 : 8,377.38 = 5,792.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,069.79/8,377.38 = 5,792.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,069.79x = 8,377.38 × 5,792.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,069.79x = 48,528,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,164.69/6,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.04

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