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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.04, 9,311.16 and 5,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.04, 9,311.16 and 5,995.58 is: 8,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.04 : 9,311.16 = 5,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.04/9,311.16 = 5,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.04x = 9,311.16 × 5,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.04x = 55,825,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,825,804.67/6,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.22

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