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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.20, 8,997.84 and 2,104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.20, 8,997.84 and 2,104.48 is: 3,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.20 : 8,997.84 = 2,104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.20/8,997.84 = 2,104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.20x = 8,997.84 × 2,104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.20x = 18,935,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935,729.33/6,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.80

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