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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.28, 9,005.60 and 2,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.28, 9,005.60 and 2,883.30 is: 4,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.28 : 9,005.60 = 2,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.28/9,005.60 = 2,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.28x = 9,005.60 × 2,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.28x = 25,965,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,965,846.48/6,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.84

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