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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.45, 9,007.46 and 2,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.45, 9,007.46 and 2,886.89 is: 4,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.45 : 9,007.46 = 2,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.45/9,007.46 = 2,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.45x = 9,007.46 × 2,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.45x = 26,003,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003,531.76/6,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.83

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