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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.91, 8,999.18 and 3,809.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.91, 8,999.18 and 3,809.71 is: 5,709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.91 : 8,999.18 = 3,809.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.91/8,999.18 = 3,809.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.91x = 8,999.18 × 3,809.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.91x = 34,284,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284,224.49/6,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,709.36

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