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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.06, 8,993.13 and 2,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.06, 8,993.13 and 2,835.12 is: 4,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.06 : 8,993.13 = 2,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.06/8,993.13 = 2,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.06x = 8,993.13 × 2,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.06x = 25,496,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496,602.73/6,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.68

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