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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.60, 9,011.92 and 3,787.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.60, 9,011.92 and 3,787.15 is: 5,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.60 : 9,011.92 = 3,787.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.60/9,011.92 = 3,787.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.60x = 9,011.92 × 3,787.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.60x = 34,129,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129,492.83/6,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.00

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