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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.59, 8,401.33 and 4,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.59, 8,401.33 and 4,998.14 is: 6,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.59 : 8,401.33 = 4,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.59/8,401.33 = 4,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.59x = 8,401.33 × 4,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.59x = 41,991,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,991,023.53/6,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.02

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