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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.01, 9,005.61 and 3,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.01, 9,005.61 and 3,225.44 is: 4,839.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.01 : 9,005.61 = 3,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.01/9,005.61 = 3,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.01x = 9,005.61 × 3,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.01x = 29,047,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047,054.72/6,002.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.55

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