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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.47, 9,003.69 and 2,105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.47, 9,003.69 and 2,105.95 is: 3,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.47 : 9,003.69 = 2,105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.47/9,003.69 = 2,105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.47x = 9,003.69 × 2,105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.47x = 18,961,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961,320.96/6,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.92

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