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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.08, 13,160.88 and 6,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.08, 13,160.88 and 6,006 is: 9,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.08 : 13,160.88 = 6,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.08/13,160.88 = 6,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.08x = 13,160.88 × 6,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.08x = 79,044,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,044,245.28/8,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.68

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