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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.45, 9,008.96 and 2,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.45, 9,008.96 and 2,887.89 is: 4,329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.45 : 9,008.96 = 2,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.45/9,008.96 = 2,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.45x = 9,008.96 × 2,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.45x = 26,016,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016,871.05/6,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.33

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