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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.47, 9,031.83 and 2,517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.47, 9,031.83 and 2,517.17 is: 3,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.47 : 9,031.83 = 2,517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.47/9,031.83 = 2,517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.47x = 9,031.83 × 2,517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.47x = 22,734,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734,606.36/6,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.71

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