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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.82, 9,014.97 and 2,500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.82, 9,014.97 and 2,500.25 is: 3,751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.82 : 9,014.97 = 2,500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.82/9,014.97 = 2,500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.82x = 9,014.97 × 2,500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.82x = 22,539,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,658.10/6,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.72

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