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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.59, 9,004.40 and 2,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.59, 9,004.40 and 2,717.88 is: 4,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.59 : 9,004.40 = 2,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.59/9,004.40 = 2,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.59x = 9,004.40 × 2,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.59x = 24,472,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,865.08/6,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.34

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