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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.40, 8,999.40 and 4,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.40, 8,999.40 and 4,714.40 is: 7,058.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.40 : 8,999.40 = 4,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.40/8,999.40 = 4,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.40x = 8,999.40 × 4,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.40x = 42,426,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,771.36/6,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.89

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