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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.39, 6,003.96 and 2,247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.39, 6,003.96 and 2,247.93 is: 3,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.39 : 6,003.96 = 2,247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.39/6,003.96 = 2,247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.39x = 6,003.96 × 2,247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.39x = 13,496,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,481.80/4,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.11

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