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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.68, 8,998.54 and 2,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.68, 8,998.54 and 2,104.96 is: 3,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.68 : 8,998.54 = 2,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.68/8,998.54 = 2,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.68x = 8,998.54 × 2,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.68x = 18,941,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941,566.76/6,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.52

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