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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.62, 9,010.52 and 2,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.62, 9,010.52 and 2,496.24 is: 3,743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.62 : 9,010.52 = 2,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.62/9,010.52 = 2,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.62x = 9,010.52 × 2,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.62x = 22,492,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492,420.44/6,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.36

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