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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.14, 8,998.47 and 4,900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.14, 8,998.47 and 4,900.50 is: 7,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.14 : 8,998.47 = 4,900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.14/8,998.47 = 4,900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.14x = 8,998.47 × 4,900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.14x = 44,097,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097,002.24/6,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,340.76

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