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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.24, 9,001.68 and 2,718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.24, 9,001.68 and 2,718.48 is: 4,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.24 : 9,001.68 = 2,718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.24/9,001.68 = 2,718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.24x = 9,001.68 × 2,718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.24x = 24,470,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470,887.05/6,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.24

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