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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.80, 8,998.74 and 4,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.80, 8,998.74 and 4,841.40 is: 7,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.80 : 8,998.74 = 4,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.80/8,998.74 = 4,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.80x = 8,998.74 × 4,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.80x = 43,566,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566,499.84/6,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.66

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