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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.30, 8,994.51 and 4,699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.30, 8,994.51 and 4,699.66 is: 7,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.30 : 8,994.51 = 4,699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.30/8,994.51 = 4,699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.30x = 8,994.51 × 4,699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.30x = 42,271,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,138.87/6,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.14

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