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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.25, 8,995.82 and 2,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.25, 8,995.82 and 2,994.23 is: 4,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.25 : 8,995.82 = 2,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.25/8,995.82 = 2,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.25x = 8,995.82 × 2,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.25x = 26,935,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935,494.17/6,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.32

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