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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.27, 9,007.11 and 2,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.27, 9,007.11 and 2,884.32 is: 4,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.27 : 9,007.11 = 2,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.27/9,007.11 = 2,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.27x = 9,007.11 × 2,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.27x = 25,979,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979,387.52/6,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.38

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