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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.07, 8,285.90 and 4,594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.07, 8,285.90 and 4,594.59 is: 6,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.07 : 8,285.90 = 4,594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.07/8,285.90 = 4,594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.07x = 8,285.90 × 4,594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.07x = 38,070,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070,290.31/6,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.42

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