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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.19, 8,718.30 and 5,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.19, 8,718.30 and 5,979.06 is: 8,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.19 : 8,718.30 = 5,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.19/8,718.30 = 5,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.19x = 8,718.30 × 5,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.19x = 52,127,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,127,238.80/6,311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.49

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