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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.96, 8,990.88 and 3,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.96, 8,990.88 and 3,076.96 is: 4,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.96 : 8,990.88 = 3,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.96/8,990.88 = 3,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.96x = 8,990.88 × 3,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.96x = 27,664,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664,578.12/6,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.95

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