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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.65, 9,017.48 and 2,501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.65, 9,017.48 and 2,501.59 is: 3,752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.65 : 9,017.48 = 2,501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.65/9,017.48 = 2,501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.65x = 9,017.48 × 2,501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.65x = 22,558,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558,002.74/6,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.38

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