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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.84, 37,080.92 and 6,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.84, 37,080.92 and 6,001 is: 9,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.84 : 37,080.92 = 6,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.84/37,080.92 = 6,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.84x = 37,080.92 × 6,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.84x = 222,522,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,522,600.92/24,720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.42

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