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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.70, 8,990.88 and 4,146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.70, 8,990.88 and 4,146.32 is: 6,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.70 : 8,990.88 = 4,146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.70/8,990.88 = 4,146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.70x = 8,990.88 × 4,146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.70x = 37,279,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279,065.56/6,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.21

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