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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.29, 8,999.88 and 2,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.29, 8,999.88 and 2,052.15 is: 3,077.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.29 : 8,999.88 = 2,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.29/8,999.88 = 2,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.29x = 8,999.88 × 2,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.29x = 18,469,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,103.74/6,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.01

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