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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.36, 9,187.56 and 3,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.36, 9,187.56 and 3,005.01 is: 4,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.36 : 9,187.56 = 3,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.36/9,187.56 = 3,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.36x = 9,187.56 × 3,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.36x = 27,608,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608,709.68/6,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.34

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