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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.87, 9,006.51 and 2,885.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.87, 9,006.51 and 2,885.01 is: 4,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.87 : 9,006.51 = 2,885.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.87/9,006.51 = 2,885.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.87x = 9,006.51 × 2,885.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.87x = 25,983,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983,871.42/6,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.41

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