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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.71, 8,998.19 and 2,838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.71, 8,998.19 and 2,838.03 is: 4,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.71 : 8,998.19 = 2,838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.71/8,998.19 = 2,838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.71x = 8,998.19 × 2,838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.71x = 25,537,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,133.17/6,001.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.98

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