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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.92, 9,004.82 and 2,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.92, 9,004.82 and 2,716.25 is: 4,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.92 : 9,004.82 = 2,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.92/9,004.82 = 2,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.92x = 9,004.82 × 2,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.92x = 24,459,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459,283.72/6,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.89

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