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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.70, 9,013.98 and 2,719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.70, 9,013.98 and 2,719.82 is: 4,081.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.70 : 9,013.98 = 2,719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.70/9,013.98 = 2,719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.70x = 9,013.98 × 2,719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.70x = 24,516,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,403.08/6,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.51

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