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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.06, 8,997.62 and 2,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.06, 8,997.62 and 2,838.12 is: 4,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.06 : 8,997.62 = 2,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.06/8,997.62 = 2,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.06x = 8,997.62 × 2,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.06x = 25,536,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536,325.27/6,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.18

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