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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.36, 8,991.84 and 4,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.36, 8,991.84 and 4,951.50 is: 7,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.36 : 8,991.84 = 4,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.36/8,991.84 = 4,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.36x = 8,991.84 × 4,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.36x = 44,523,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523,095.76/6,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.36

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