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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.39, 9,007.86 and 3,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.39, 9,007.86 and 3,083.73 is: 4,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.39 : 9,007.86 = 3,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.39/9,007.86 = 3,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.39x = 9,007.86 × 3,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.39x = 27,777,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777,808.12/6,003.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.02

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