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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.70, 8,999.85 and 4,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.70, 8,999.85 and 4,358.30 is: 6,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.70 : 8,999.85 = 4,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.70/8,999.85 = 4,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.70x = 8,999.85 × 4,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.70x = 39,224,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,046.26/6,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.70

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