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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.18, 8,996.40 and 3,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.18, 8,996.40 and 3,075.30 is: 4,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.18 : 8,996.40 = 3,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.18/8,996.40 = 3,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.18x = 8,996.40 × 3,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.18x = 27,666,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,628.92/6,003.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.66

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