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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.42, 9,007.25 and 2,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.42, 9,007.25 and 2,499.84 is: 3,748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.42 : 9,007.25 = 2,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.42/9,007.25 = 2,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.42x = 9,007.25 × 2,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.42x = 22,516,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516,683.84/6,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.15

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