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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.15, 9,004.25 and 2,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.15, 9,004.25 and 2,253.60 is: 3,380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.15 : 9,004.25 = 2,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.15/9,004.25 = 2,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.15x = 9,004.25 × 2,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.15x = 20,291,983.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291,983.43/6,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.79

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