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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.94, 8,296.20 and 4,831.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.94, 8,296.20 and 4,831.44 is: 6,673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.94 : 8,296.20 = 4,831.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.94/8,296.20 = 4,831.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.94x = 8,296.20 × 4,831.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.94x = 40,082,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082,592.53/6,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.83

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