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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.40, 9,008.40 and 3,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.40, 9,008.40 and 3,087.20 is: 4,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.40 : 9,008.40 = 3,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.40/9,008.40 = 3,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.40x = 9,008.40 × 3,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.40x = 27,810,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,810,732.48/6,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.10

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