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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.44, 9,015.19 and 2,678.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.44, 9,015.19 and 2,678.87 is: 4,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.44 : 9,015.19 = 2,678.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.44/9,015.19 = 2,678.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.44x = 9,015.19 × 2,678.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.44x = 24,150,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150,522.04/6,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.76

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