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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.48, 9,004.17 and 2,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.48, 9,004.17 and 2,715.80 is: 4,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.48 : 9,004.17 = 2,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.48/9,004.17 = 2,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.48x = 9,004.17 × 2,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.48x = 24,453,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,524.89/6,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.23

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