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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.94, 9,007.26 and 3,199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.94, 9,007.26 and 3,199.86 is: 4,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.94 : 9,007.26 = 3,199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.94/9,007.26 = 3,199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.94x = 9,007.26 × 3,199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.94x = 28,821,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,821,970.98/6,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.52

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