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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.70, 8,999.85 and 2,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.70, 8,999.85 and 2,713.10 is: 4,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.70 : 8,999.85 = 2,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.70/8,999.85 = 2,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.70x = 8,999.85 × 2,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.70x = 24,417,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,493.04/6,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.43

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