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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.51, 9,003.28 and 2,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.51, 9,003.28 and 2,670.96 is: 4,006.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.51 : 9,003.28 = 2,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.51/9,003.28 = 2,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.51x = 9,003.28 × 2,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.51x = 24,047,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047,400.75/6,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.89

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