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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.05, 9,012.50 and 2,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.05, 9,012.50 and 2,719.26 is: 4,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.05 : 9,012.50 = 2,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.05/9,012.50 = 2,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.05x = 9,012.50 × 2,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.05x = 24,507,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,330.75/6,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.76

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