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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.60, 9,005.43 and 2,712.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.60, 9,005.43 and 2,712.84 is: 4,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.60 : 9,005.43 = 2,712.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.60/9,005.43 = 2,712.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.60x = 9,005.43 × 2,712.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.60x = 24,430,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430,290.72/6,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.27

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