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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.28, 9,008.52 and 2,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.28, 9,008.52 and 2,494.56 is: 3,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.28 : 9,008.52 = 2,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.28/9,008.52 = 2,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.28x = 9,008.52 × 2,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.28x = 22,472,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,293.65/6,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.09

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