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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.68, 9,017.46 and 2,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.68, 9,017.46 and 2,499.60 is: 3,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.68 : 9,017.46 = 2,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.68/9,017.46 = 2,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.68x = 9,017.46 × 2,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.68x = 22,540,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,043.02/6,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.00

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