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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.44, 9,002.70 and 4,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.44, 9,002.70 and 4,008.36 is: 6,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.44 : 9,002.70 = 4,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.44/9,002.70 = 4,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.44x = 9,002.70 × 4,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.44x = 36,086,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,086,062.57/6,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.90

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