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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.67, 9,029.75 and 2,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.67, 9,029.75 and 2,510.10 is: 3,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.67 : 9,029.75 = 2,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.67/9,029.75 = 2,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.67x = 9,029.75 × 2,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.67x = 22,665,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,562.92/6,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.50

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