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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.99, 6,206.09 and 3,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.99, 6,206.09 and 3,004.89 is: 4,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.99 : 6,206.09 = 3,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.99/6,206.09 = 3,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.99x = 6,206.09 × 3,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.99x = 18,648,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648,602.76/4,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.99

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