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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.62, 9,003.90 and 3,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.62, 9,003.90 and 3,079.30 is: 4,618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.62 : 9,003.90 = 3,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.62/9,003.90 = 3,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.62x = 9,003.90 × 3,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.62x = 27,725,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,709.27/6,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.93

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