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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.05, 9,277.84 and 5,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.05, 9,277.84 and 5,996.33 is: 8,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.05 : 9,277.84 = 5,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.05/9,277.84 = 5,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.05x = 9,277.84 × 5,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.05x = 55,632,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,986.23/6,759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.89

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