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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.94, 8,297.58 and 4,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.94, 8,297.58 and 4,832.44 is: 6,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.94 : 8,297.58 = 4,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.94/8,297.58 = 4,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.94x = 8,297.58 × 4,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.94x = 40,097,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097,557.50/6,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.21

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