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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.99, 9,013.48 and 2,499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.99, 9,013.48 and 2,499.15 is: 3,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.99 : 9,013.48 = 2,499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.99/9,013.48 = 2,499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.99x = 9,013.48 × 2,499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.99x = 22,526,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,066.09/6,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.73

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