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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.50, 9,006.28 and 2,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.50, 9,006.28 and 2,672.96 is: 4,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.50 : 9,006.28 = 2,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.50/9,006.28 = 2,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.50x = 9,006.28 × 2,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.50x = 24,073,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073,426.19/6,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.90

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