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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.26, 9,001.04 and 3,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.26, 9,001.04 and 3,754.82 is: 5,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.26 : 9,001.04 = 3,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.26/9,001.04 = 3,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.26x = 9,001.04 × 3,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.26x = 33,797,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,285.01/6,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.95

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