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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.16, 8,995.41 and 3,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.16, 8,995.41 and 3,225.62 is: 4,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.16 : 8,995.41 = 3,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.16/8,995.41 = 3,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.16x = 8,995.41 × 3,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.16x = 29,015,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015,729.43/6,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.21

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