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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.50, 9,003.96 and 3,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.50, 9,003.96 and 3,088.26 is: 4,628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.50 : 9,003.96 = 3,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.50/9,003.96 = 3,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.50x = 9,003.96 × 3,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.50x = 27,806,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,569.51/6,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.64

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