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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.03, 9,005.78 and 3,080.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.03, 9,005.78 and 3,080.57 is: 4,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.03 : 9,005.78 = 3,080.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.03/9,005.78 = 3,080.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.03x = 9,005.78 × 3,080.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.03x = 27,742,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,898.37/6,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.25

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