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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.95, 8,298.35 and 4,681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.95, 8,298.35 and 4,681.35 is: 6,463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.95 : 8,298.35 = 4,681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.95/8,298.35 = 4,681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.95x = 8,298.35 × 4,681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.95x = 38,847,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847,480.77/6,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.86

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