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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.08, 6,888.33 and 4,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.08, 6,888.33 and 4,150.33 is: 5,727.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.08 : 6,888.33 = 4,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.08/6,888.33 = 4,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.08x = 6,888.33 × 4,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.08x = 28,588,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,842.65/4,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.99

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