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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.24, 9,006.68 and 2,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.24, 9,006.68 and 2,714.62 is: 4,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.24 : 9,006.68 = 2,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.24/9,006.68 = 2,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.24x = 9,006.68 × 2,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.24x = 24,449,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449,713.66/6,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.11

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