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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.04, 9,309.78 and 5,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.04, 9,309.78 and 5,994.58 is: 8,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.04 : 9,309.78 = 5,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.04/9,309.78 = 5,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.04x = 9,309.78 × 5,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.04x = 55,808,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808,220.99/6,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.84

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