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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.61, 9,004.08 and 2,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.61, 9,004.08 and 2,713.56 is: 4,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.61 : 9,004.08 = 2,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.61/9,004.08 = 2,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.61x = 9,004.08 × 2,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.61x = 24,433,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,111.32/6,002.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.41

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