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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.02, 9,007.53 and 3,338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.02, 9,007.53 and 3,338.31 is: 5,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.02 : 9,007.53 = 3,338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.02/9,007.53 = 3,338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.02x = 9,007.53 × 3,338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.02x = 30,069,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,069,958.12/6,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.47

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