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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.24, 9,001.51 and 2,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.24, 9,001.51 and 2,105.73 is: 3,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.24 : 9,001.51 = 2,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.24/9,001.51 = 2,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.24x = 9,001.51 × 2,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.24x = 18,954,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,744.39/6,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.95

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