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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.04, 9,121.68 and 3,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.04, 9,121.68 and 3,001.44 is: 4,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.04 : 9,121.68 = 3,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.04/9,121.68 = 3,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.04x = 9,121.68 × 3,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.04x = 27,378,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378,175.22/6,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.74

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