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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.26, 9,014.67 and 2,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.26, 9,014.67 and 2,544.51 is: 3,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.26 : 9,014.67 = 2,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.26/9,014.67 = 2,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.26x = 9,014.67 × 2,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.26x = 22,937,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937,917.96/6,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.37

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