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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.60, 9,039.96 and 2,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.60, 9,039.96 and 2,517.48 is: 3,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.60 : 9,039.96 = 2,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.60/9,039.96 = 2,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.60x = 9,039.96 × 2,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.60x = 22,757,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,918.50/6,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.50

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