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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.08, 9,004.66 and 5,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.08, 9,004.66 and 5,994.44 is: 8,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.08 : 9,004.66 = 5,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.08/9,004.66 = 5,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.08x = 9,004.66 × 5,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.08x = 53,977,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,977,894.09/6,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.70

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