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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.98, 6,905.88 and 4,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.98, 6,905.88 and 4,440.48 is: 6,124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.98 : 6,905.88 = 4,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.98/6,905.88 = 4,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.98x = 6,905.88 × 4,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.98x = 30,665,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665,422.02/5,006.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.53

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