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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.22, 9,027.97 and 2,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.22, 9,027.97 and 2,685.17 is: 4,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.22 : 9,027.97 = 2,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.22/9,027.97 = 2,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.22x = 9,027.97 × 2,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.22x = 24,241,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,623.30/6,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.71

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