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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.25, 9,007.08 and 2,885.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.25, 9,007.08 and 2,885.37 is: 4,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.25 : 9,007.08 = 2,885.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.25/9,007.08 = 2,885.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.25x = 9,007.08 × 2,885.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.25x = 25,988,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,988,713.38/6,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.94

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