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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.58, 9,010.23 and 3,372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.58, 9,010.23 and 3,372.35 is: 5,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.58 : 9,010.23 = 3,372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.58/9,010.23 = 3,372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.58x = 9,010.23 × 3,372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.58x = 30,385,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385,591.44/6,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.09

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