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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.70, 9,012.48 and 2,718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.70, 9,012.48 and 2,718.82 is: 4,080.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.70 : 9,012.48 = 2,718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.70/9,012.48 = 2,718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.70x = 9,012.48 × 2,718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.70x = 24,503,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,503,310.87/6,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.01

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