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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.36, 9,009.27 and 3,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.36, 9,009.27 and 3,942.24 is: 5,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.36 : 9,009.27 = 3,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.36/9,009.27 = 3,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.36x = 9,009.27 × 3,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.36x = 35,516,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516,704.56/6,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.23

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