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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.07, 9,001.46 and 2,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.07, 9,001.46 and 2,497.11 is: 3,743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.07 : 9,001.46 = 2,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.07/9,001.46 = 2,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.07x = 9,001.46 × 2,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.07x = 22,477,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,623.30/6,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.11

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