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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.64, 9,008.52 and 4,051.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.64, 9,008.52 and 4,051.75 is: 6,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.64 : 9,008.52 = 4,051.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.64/9,008.52 = 4,051.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.64x = 9,008.52 × 4,051.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.64x = 36,500,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,500,270.91/6,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.69

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