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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.62, 9,007.52 and 2,494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.62, 9,007.52 and 2,494.24 is: 3,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.62 : 9,007.52 = 2,494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.62/9,007.52 = 2,494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.62x = 9,007.52 × 2,494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.62x = 22,466,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,881.69/6,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.35

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