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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.30, 9,006.39 and 4,915.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.30, 9,006.39 and 4,915.62 is: 7,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.30 : 9,006.39 = 4,915.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.30/9,006.39 = 4,915.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.30x = 9,006.39 × 4,915.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.30x = 44,271,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,990.81/6,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.25

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