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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.26, 8,997.94 and 2,104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.26, 8,997.94 and 2,104.54 is: 3,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.26 : 8,997.94 = 2,104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.26/8,997.94 = 2,104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.26x = 8,997.94 × 2,104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.26x = 18,936,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936,496.89/6,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.90

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