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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.46, 9,008.10 and 3,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.46, 9,008.10 and 3,082.08 is: 4,623.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.46 : 9,008.10 = 3,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.46/9,008.10 = 3,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.46x = 9,008.10 × 3,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.46x = 27,763,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763,684.85/6,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.07

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