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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.70, 9,003.33 and 2,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.70, 9,003.33 and 2,884.14 is: 4,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.70 : 9,003.33 = 2,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.70/9,003.33 = 2,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.70x = 9,003.33 × 2,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.70x = 25,966,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,966,864.19/6,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.70

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