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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.44, 9,013.69 and 2,677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.44, 9,013.69 and 2,677.87 is: 4,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.44 : 9,013.69 = 2,677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.44/9,013.69 = 2,677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.44x = 9,013.69 × 2,677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.44x = 24,137,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,137,467.51/6,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.26

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