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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.88, 9,010.44 and 3,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.88, 9,010.44 and 3,037.14 is: 4,556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.88 : 9,010.44 = 3,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.88/9,010.44 = 3,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.88x = 9,010.44 × 3,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.88x = 27,365,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365,967.74/6,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.53

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