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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.77, 9,009.36 and 2,885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.77, 9,009.36 and 2,885.82 is: 4,327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.77 : 9,009.36 = 2,885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.77/9,009.36 = 2,885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.77x = 9,009.36 × 2,885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.77x = 25,999,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,391.28/6,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.63

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