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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.76, 9,005.48 and 3,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.76, 9,005.48 and 3,371.26 is: 5,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.76 : 9,005.48 = 3,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.76/9,005.48 = 3,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.76x = 9,005.48 × 3,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.76x = 30,359,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359,814.50/6,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.80

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