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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.69, 9,015.57 and 2,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.69, 9,015.57 and 2,679.12 is: 4,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.69 : 9,015.57 = 2,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.69/9,015.57 = 2,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.69x = 9,015.57 × 2,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.69x = 24,153,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,793.90/6,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.14

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