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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.98, 8,996.68 and 3,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.98, 8,996.68 and 3,365.62 is: 5,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.98 : 8,996.68 = 3,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.98/8,996.68 = 3,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.98x = 8,996.68 × 3,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.98x = 30,279,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279,406.14/6,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.90

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