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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.23, 9,005.30 and 2,716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.23, 9,005.30 and 2,716.55 is: 4,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.23 : 9,005.30 = 2,716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.23/9,005.30 = 2,716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.23x = 9,005.30 × 2,716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.23x = 24,463,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,334.13/6,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.35

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