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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.20, 9,002.58 and 2,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.20, 9,002.58 and 2,883.64 is: 4,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.20 : 9,002.58 = 2,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.20/9,002.58 = 2,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.20x = 9,002.58 × 2,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.20x = 25,960,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,960,199.79/6,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.95

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