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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.11, 9,009.57 and 2,496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.11, 9,009.57 and 2,496.79 is: 3,745.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.11 : 9,009.57 = 2,496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.11/9,009.57 = 2,496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.11x = 9,009.57 × 2,496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.11x = 22,495,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495,004.28/6,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.98

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