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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.15, 9,009.14 and 2,716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.15, 9,009.14 and 2,716.92 is: 4,075.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.15 : 9,009.14 = 2,716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.15/9,009.14 = 2,716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.15x = 9,009.14 × 2,716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.15x = 24,477,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477,099.06/6,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.34

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