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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.66, 8,994.66 and 3,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.66, 8,994.66 and 3,225.12 is: 4,833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.66 : 8,994.66 = 3,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.66/8,994.66 = 3,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.66x = 8,994.66 × 3,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.66x = 29,008,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,008,857.86/6,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.47

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