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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.42, 9,005.46 and 2,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.42, 9,005.46 and 2,717.20 is: 4,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.42 : 9,005.46 = 2,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.42/9,005.46 = 2,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.42x = 9,005.46 × 2,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.42x = 24,469,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469,635.91/6,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.24

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