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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.84, 9,013.32 and 3,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.84, 9,013.32 and 3,925.28 is: 5,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.84 : 9,013.32 = 3,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.84/9,013.32 = 3,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.84x = 9,013.32 × 3,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.84x = 35,379,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,379,804.73/6,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.90

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