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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.75, 9,009.11 and 2,887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.75, 9,009.11 and 2,887.02 is: 4,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.75 : 9,009.11 = 2,887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.75/9,009.11 = 2,887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.75x = 9,009.11 × 2,887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.75x = 26,009,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009,487.97/6,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.32

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