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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.28, 9,007.10 and 2,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.28, 9,007.10 and 2,884.30 is: 4,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.28 : 9,007.10 = 2,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.28/9,007.10 = 2,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.28x = 9,007.10 × 2,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.28x = 25,979,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979,178.53/6,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.34

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