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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.40, 9,119.70 and 4,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.40, 9,119.70 and 4,004.40 is: 6,003.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.40 : 9,119.70 = 4,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.40/9,119.70 = 4,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.40x = 9,119.70 × 4,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.40x = 36,518,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518,926.68/6,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.05

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