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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.36, 9,005.48 and 2,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.36, 9,005.48 and 2,716.68 is: 4,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.36 : 9,005.48 = 2,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.36/9,005.48 = 2,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.36x = 9,005.48 × 2,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.36x = 24,464,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464,969.17/6,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.54

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