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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.43, 9,009.65 and 3,082.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.43, 9,009.65 and 3,082.87 is: 4,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.43 : 9,009.65 = 3,082.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.43/9,009.65 = 3,082.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.43x = 9,009.65 × 3,082.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.43x = 27,775,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775,598.37/6,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.31

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