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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.51, 6,006.96 and 2,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.51, 6,006.96 and 2,247.14 is: 3,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.51 : 6,006.96 = 2,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.51/6,006.96 = 2,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.51x = 6,006.96 × 2,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.51x = 13,498,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498,495.11/4,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.50

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