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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.97, 9,004.32 and 3,810.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.97, 9,004.32 and 3,810.99 is: 5,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.97 : 9,004.32 = 3,810.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.97/9,004.32 = 3,810.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.97x = 9,004.32 × 3,810.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.97x = 34,315,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315,373.48/6,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,710.69

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