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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.93, 8,997.98 and 4,428.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.93, 8,997.98 and 4,428.59 is: 6,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.93 : 8,997.98 = 4,428.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.93/8,997.98 = 4,428.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.93x = 8,997.98 × 4,428.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.93x = 39,848,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,848,297.12/6,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.83

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