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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.97, 8,999.80 and 2,496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.97, 8,999.80 and 2,496.01 is: 3,741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.97 : 8,999.80 = 2,496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.97/8,999.80 = 2,496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.97x = 8,999.80 × 2,496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.97x = 22,463,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463,626.72/6,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.46

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