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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.30, 8,997.51 and 4,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.30, 8,997.51 and 4,701.66 is: 7,043.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.30 : 8,997.51 = 4,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.30/8,997.51 = 4,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.30x = 8,997.51 × 4,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.30x = 42,303,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303,232.87/6,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.14

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