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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.73, 9,005.16 and 2,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.73, 9,005.16 and 2,054.43 is: 3,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.73 : 9,005.16 = 2,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.73/9,005.16 = 2,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.73x = 9,005.16 × 2,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.73x = 18,500,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500,470.86/6,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.01

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