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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.10, 9,011.28 and 2,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.10, 9,011.28 and 2,496.76 is: 3,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.10 : 9,011.28 = 2,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.10/9,011.28 = 2,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.10x = 9,011.28 × 2,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.10x = 22,499,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,499,003.45/6,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.16

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