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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.72, 8,973 and 5,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.72, 8,973 and 5,087.50 is: 7,606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.72 : 8,973 = 5,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.72/8,973 = 5,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.72x = 8,973 × 5,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.72x = 45,650,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650,137.50/6,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.18

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