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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.36, 9,007.85 and 2,718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.36, 9,007.85 and 2,718.46 is: 4,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.36 : 9,007.85 = 2,718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.36/9,007.85 = 2,718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.36x = 9,007.85 × 2,718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.36x = 24,487,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,487,464.19/6,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.60

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