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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.44, 9,005.40 and 2,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.44, 9,005.40 and 2,923.44 is: 4,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.44 : 9,005.40 = 2,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.44/9,005.40 = 2,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.44x = 9,005.40 × 2,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.44x = 26,326,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,713.10/6,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.73

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