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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.55, 9,002.85 and 2,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.55, 9,002.85 and 2,672.04 is: 4,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.55 : 9,002.85 = 2,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.55/9,002.85 = 2,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.55x = 9,002.85 × 2,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.55x = 24,055,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,975.31/6,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.62

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