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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.20, 8,996.70 and 2,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.20, 8,996.70 and 2,104.60 is: 3,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.20 : 8,996.70 = 2,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.20/8,996.70 = 2,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.20x = 8,996.70 × 2,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.20x = 18,934,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934,454.82/6,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.59

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