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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.90, 8,998.65 and 3,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.90, 8,998.65 and 3,080.70 is: 4,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.90 : 8,998.65 = 3,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.90/8,998.65 = 3,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.90x = 8,998.65 × 3,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.90x = 27,722,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722,141.06/6,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.36

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