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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.35, 8,291.03 and 4,518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.35, 8,291.03 and 4,518.59 is: 6,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.35 : 8,291.03 = 4,518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.35/8,291.03 = 4,518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.35x = 8,291.03 × 4,518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.35x = 37,463,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463,701.20/6,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.35

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