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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.20, 9,007.80 and 3,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.20, 9,007.80 and 3,413.20 is: 5,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.20 : 9,007.80 = 3,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.20/9,007.80 = 3,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.20x = 9,007.80 × 3,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.20x = 30,745,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745,422.96/6,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.80

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