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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.84, 9,003.27 and 2,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.84, 9,003.27 and 2,717.13 is: 4,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.84 : 9,003.27 = 2,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.84/9,003.27 = 2,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.84x = 9,003.27 × 2,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.84x = 24,463,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,055.02/6,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.21

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