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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.26, 8,993.36 and 4,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.26, 8,993.36 and 4,008.18 is: 6,000.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.26 : 8,993.36 = 4,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.26/8,993.36 = 4,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.26x = 8,993.36 × 4,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.26x = 36,047,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,049.43/6,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.58

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