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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.12, 9,013.77 and 2,721.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.12, 9,013.77 and 2,721.53 is: 4,084.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.12 : 9,013.77 = 2,721.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.12/9,013.77 = 2,721.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.12x = 9,013.77 × 2,721.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.12x = 24,531,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,200.40/6,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.37

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