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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.92, 9,003.78 and 2,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.92, 9,003.78 and 2,714.94 is: 4,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.92 : 9,003.78 = 2,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.92/9,003.78 = 2,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.92x = 9,003.78 × 2,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.92x = 24,444,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444,722.47/6,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.82

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