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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.46, 8,278.48 and 4,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.46, 8,278.48 and 4,592.74 is: 6,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.46 : 8,278.48 = 4,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.46/8,278.48 = 4,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.46x = 8,278.48 × 4,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.46x = 38,020,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020,880.97/6,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,328.95

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