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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.33, 9,007.27 and 2,886.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.33, 9,007.27 and 2,886.77 is: 4,327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.33 : 9,007.27 = 2,886.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.33/9,007.27 = 2,886.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.33x = 9,007.27 × 2,886.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.33x = 26,001,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,001,864.56/6,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.64

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