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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.18, 9,004.77 and 4,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.18, 9,004.77 and 4,975.02 is: 7,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.18 : 9,004.77 = 4,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.18/9,004.77 = 4,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.18x = 9,004.77 × 4,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.18x = 44,798,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798,910.85/6,003.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.53

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