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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.32, 8,998.38 and 5,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.32, 8,998.38 and 5,805.27 is: 8,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.32 : 8,998.38 = 5,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.32/8,998.38 = 5,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.32x = 8,998.38 × 5,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.32x = 52,238,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238,025.46/6,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.44

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