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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.66, 9,012.93 and 2,719.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.66, 9,012.93 and 2,719.87 is: 4,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.66 : 9,012.93 = 2,719.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.66/9,012.93 = 2,719.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.66x = 9,012.93 × 2,719.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.66x = 24,513,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,997.92/6,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.46

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