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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.48, 8,288.33 and 4,119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.48, 8,288.33 and 4,119.67 is: 5,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.48 : 8,288.33 = 4,119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.48/8,288.33 = 4,119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.48x = 8,288.33 × 4,119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.48x = 34,145,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145,184.45/6,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.73

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