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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.59, 9,325.72 and 6,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.59, 9,325.72 and 6,008.05 is: 8,994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.59 : 9,325.72 = 6,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.59/9,325.72 = 6,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.59x = 9,325.72 × 6,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.59x = 56,029,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,029,392.05/6,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.07

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