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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.24, 9,002.94 and 3,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.24, 9,002.94 and 3,660.04 is: 5,485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.24 : 9,002.94 = 3,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.24/9,002.94 = 3,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.24x = 9,002.94 × 3,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.24x = 32,951,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951,120.52/6,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.23

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