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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.59, 8,280.01 and 4,924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.59, 8,280.01 and 4,924.89 is: 6,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.59 : 8,280.01 = 4,924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.59/8,280.01 = 4,924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.59x = 8,280.01 × 4,924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.59x = 40,778,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778,097.05/6,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.02

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