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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.84, 9,006.48 and 2,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.84, 9,006.48 and 2,888.28 is: 4,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.84 : 9,006.48 = 2,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.84/9,006.48 = 2,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.84x = 9,006.48 × 2,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.84x = 26,013,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,013,236.05/6,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.28

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