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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.95, 9,009.70 and 2,888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.95, 9,009.70 and 2,888.39 is: 4,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.95 : 9,009.70 = 2,888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.95/9,009.70 = 2,888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.95x = 9,009.70 × 2,888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.95x = 26,023,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,527.38/6,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.07

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