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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.87, 9,010.31 and 3,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.87, 9,010.31 and 3,083.31 is: 4,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.87 : 9,010.31 = 3,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.87/9,010.31 = 3,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.87x = 9,010.31 × 3,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.87x = 27,781,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,563.51/6,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.97

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