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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.01, 9,016.28 and 3,412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.01, 9,016.28 and 3,412.13 is: 5,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.01 : 9,016.28 = 3,412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.01/9,016.28 = 3,412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.01x = 9,016.28 × 3,412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.01x = 30,764,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764,702.42/6,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.47

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