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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.20, 9,003.70 and 2,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.20, 9,003.70 and 2,716.50 is: 4,072.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.20 : 9,003.70 = 2,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.20/9,003.70 = 2,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.20x = 9,003.70 × 2,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.20x = 24,458,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458,551.05/6,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.90

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