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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.67, 9,006.29 and 3,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.67, 9,006.29 and 3,814.46 is: 5,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.67 : 9,006.29 = 3,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.67/9,006.29 = 3,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.67x = 9,006.29 × 3,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.67x = 34,354,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354,132.95/6,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.48

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