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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.46, 8,997.54 and 2,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.46, 8,997.54 and 2,303.73 is: 3,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.46 : 8,997.54 = 2,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.46/8,997.54 = 2,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.46x = 8,997.54 × 2,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.46x = 20,727,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727,902.82/6,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.23

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