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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.94, 9,004.50 and 2,107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.94, 9,004.50 and 2,107.50 is: 3,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.94 : 9,004.50 = 2,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.94/9,004.50 = 2,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.94x = 9,004.50 × 2,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.94x = 18,976,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,983.75/6,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.28

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