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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.79, 8,292.17 and 4,018.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.79, 8,292.17 and 4,018.65 is: 5,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.79 : 8,292.17 = 4,018.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.79/8,292.17 = 4,018.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.79x = 8,292.17 × 4,018.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.79x = 33,323,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323,307.92/6,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.61

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