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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.05, 8,998.64 and 4,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.05, 8,998.64 and 4,702.41 is: 7,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.05 : 8,998.64 = 4,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.05/8,998.64 = 4,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.05x = 8,998.64 × 4,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.05x = 42,315,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,315,271.21/6,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.27

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