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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.44, 9,011.52 and 2,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.44, 9,011.52 and 2,888.08 is: 4,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.44 : 9,011.52 = 2,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.44/9,011.52 = 2,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.44x = 9,011.52 × 2,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.44x = 26,025,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025,990.68/6,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.29

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