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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.99, 8,497.33 and 4,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.99, 8,497.33 and 4,005.44 is: 5,528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.99 : 8,497.33 = 4,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.99/8,497.33 = 4,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.99x = 8,497.33 × 4,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.99x = 34,035,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,035,545.48/6,155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.85

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