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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.55, 9,016.87 and 3,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.55, 9,016.87 and 3,048.08 is: 4,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.55 : 9,016.87 = 3,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.55/9,016.87 = 3,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.55x = 9,016.87 × 3,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.55x = 27,484,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,144.84/6,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.93

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