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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.92, 10,002.70 and 6,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.92, 10,002.70 and 6,006.44 is: 9,049.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.92 : 10,002.70 = 6,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.92/10,002.70 = 6,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.92x = 10,002.70 × 6,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.92x = 60,080,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080,617.39/6,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.76

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