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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,532.91, 8,998.82 and 6,080.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,532.91, 8,998.82 and 6,080.30 is: 8,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,532.91 : 8,998.82 = 6,080.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,532.91/8,998.82 = 6,080.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,532.91x = 8,998.82 × 6,080.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,532.91x = 54,715,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,525.25/6,532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.37

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