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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.54, 8,997.09 and 4,546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.54, 8,997.09 and 4,546.54 is: 6,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.54 : 8,997.09 = 4,546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.54/8,997.09 = 4,546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.54x = 8,997.09 × 4,546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.54x = 40,905,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905,629.57/6,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.45

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