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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.01, 9,005.29 and 3,377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.01, 9,005.29 and 3,377.78 is: 5,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.01 : 9,005.29 = 3,377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.01/9,005.29 = 3,377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.01x = 9,005.29 × 3,377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.01x = 30,417,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417,888.46/6,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.05

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