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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.70, 9,007.56 and 4,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.70, 9,007.56 and 4,601.16 is: 6,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.70 : 9,007.56 = 4,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.70/9,007.56 = 4,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.70x = 9,007.56 × 4,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.70x = 41,445,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,445,224.77/6,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.13

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