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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.30, 9,028.89 and 5,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.30, 9,028.89 and 5,977.14 is: 8,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.30 : 9,028.89 = 5,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.30/9,028.89 = 5,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.30x = 9,028.89 × 5,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.30x = 53,966,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,966,939.57/6,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.06

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