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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.67, 8,332.70 and 4,991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.67, 8,332.70 and 4,991.91 is: 6,884.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.67 : 8,332.70 = 4,991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.67/8,332.70 = 4,991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.67x = 8,332.70 × 4,991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.67x = 41,596,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,596,063.50/6,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.86

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