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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.87, 9,002.80 and 4,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.87, 9,002.80 and 4,035.75 is: 6,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.87 : 9,002.80 = 4,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.87/9,002.80 = 4,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.87x = 9,002.80 × 4,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.87x = 36,333,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,333,050.10/6,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.55

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