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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.08, 9,013.84 and 2,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.08, 9,013.84 and 2,499.50 is: 3,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.08 : 9,013.84 = 2,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.08/9,013.84 = 2,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.08x = 9,013.84 × 2,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.08x = 22,530,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,093.08/6,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.59

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