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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.42, 9,001.86 and 3,667.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.42, 9,001.86 and 3,667.22 is: 5,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.42 : 9,001.86 = 3,667.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.42/9,001.86 = 3,667.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.42x = 9,001.86 × 3,667.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.42x = 33,011,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,011,801.03/6,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.26

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