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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.72, 9,005.92 and 3,407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.72, 9,005.92 and 3,407.16 is: 5,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.72 : 9,005.92 = 3,407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.72/9,005.92 = 3,407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.72x = 9,005.92 × 3,407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.72x = 30,684,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684,610.39/6,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.83

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