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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.27, 9,015.35 and 2,889.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.27, 9,015.35 and 2,889.09 is: 4,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.27 : 9,015.35 = 2,889.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.27/9,015.35 = 2,889.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.27x = 9,015.35 × 2,889.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.27x = 26,046,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046,157.53/6,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.77

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