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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.38, 9,011.31 and 2,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.38, 9,011.31 and 2,927.38 is: 4,392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.38 : 9,011.31 = 2,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.38/9,011.31 = 2,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.38x = 9,011.31 × 2,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.38x = 26,379,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,468.97/6,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.64

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