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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.63, 8,292.02 and 4,884.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.63, 8,292.02 and 4,884.86 is: 6,744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.63 : 8,292.02 = 4,884.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.63/8,292.02 = 4,884.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.63x = 8,292.02 × 4,884.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.63x = 40,505,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505,290.93/6,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.56

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