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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.82, 8,995.86 and 4,447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.82, 8,995.86 and 4,447.98 is: 6,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.82 : 8,995.86 = 4,447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.82/8,995.86 = 4,447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.82x = 8,995.86 × 4,447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.82x = 40,013,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,405.36/6,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.79

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