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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.61, 9,020.34 and 2,849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.61, 9,020.34 and 2,849.07 is: 4,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.61 : 9,020.34 = 2,849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.61/9,020.34 = 2,849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.61x = 9,020.34 × 2,849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.61x = 25,699,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,580.08/6,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.13

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