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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.62, 9,007.02 and 2,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.62, 9,007.02 and 2,717.02 is: 4,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.62 : 9,007.02 = 2,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.62/9,007.02 = 2,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.62x = 9,007.02 × 2,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.62x = 24,472,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,253.48/6,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.61

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