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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.16, 9,066.63 and 6,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.16, 9,066.63 and 6,012.24 is: 8,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.16 : 9,066.63 = 6,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.16/9,066.63 = 6,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.16x = 9,066.63 × 6,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.16x = 54,510,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510,755.55/6,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,252.75

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