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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.62, 9,009.01 and 2,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.62, 9,009.01 and 2,495.24 is: 3,741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.62 : 9,009.01 = 2,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.62/9,009.01 = 2,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.62x = 9,009.01 × 2,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.62x = 22,479,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,642.11/6,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.85

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