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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.94, 8,298.96 and 4,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.94, 8,298.96 and 4,833.44 is: 6,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.94 : 8,298.96 = 4,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.94/8,298.96 = 4,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.94x = 8,298.96 × 4,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.94x = 40,112,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,112,525.22/6,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.59

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