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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.53, 9,008.88 and 2,494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.53, 9,008.88 and 2,494.03 is: 3,743.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.53 : 9,008.88 = 2,494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.53/9,008.88 = 2,494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.53x = 9,008.88 × 2,494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.53x = 22,468,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,416.99/6,001.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.78

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