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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.58, 9,011.61 and 4,544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.58, 9,011.61 and 4,544.34 is: 6,818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.58 : 9,011.61 = 4,544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.58/9,011.61 = 4,544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.58x = 9,011.61 × 4,544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.58x = 40,951,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951,819.79/6,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.96

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