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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.44, 9,006.55 and 2,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.44, 9,006.55 and 2,715.24 is: 4,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.44 : 9,006.55 = 2,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.44/9,006.55 = 2,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.44x = 9,006.55 × 2,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.44x = 24,454,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,886.21/6,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.80

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