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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.14, 8,999.97 and 4,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.14, 8,999.97 and 4,901.50 is: 7,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.14 : 8,999.97 = 4,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.14/8,999.97 = 4,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.14x = 8,999.97 × 4,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.14x = 44,113,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,352.96/6,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.26

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