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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.13, 9,007.91 and 4,166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.13, 9,007.91 and 4,166.17 is: 6,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.13 : 9,007.91 = 4,166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.13/9,007.91 = 4,166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.13x = 9,007.91 × 4,166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.13x = 37,528,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528,456.68/6,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.52

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