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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.25, 9,009.86 and 2,887.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.25, 9,009.86 and 2,887.52 is: 4,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.25 : 9,009.86 = 2,887.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.25/9,009.86 = 2,887.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.25x = 9,009.86 × 2,887.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.25x = 26,016,150.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016,150.95/6,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.07

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