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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.17, 9,008.12 and 2,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.17, 9,008.12 and 2,499.44 is: 3,746.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.17 : 9,008.12 = 2,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.17/9,008.12 = 2,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.17x = 9,008.12 × 2,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.17x = 22,515,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,515,197.92/6,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.18

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