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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.76, 9,000.72 and 2,491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.76, 9,000.72 and 2,491.56 is: 3,737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.76 : 9,000.72 = 2,491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.76/9,000.72 = 2,491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.76x = 9,000.72 × 2,491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.76x = 22,425,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,833.92/5,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.79

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