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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.99, 9,004.44 and 2,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.99, 9,004.44 and 2,052.34 is: 3,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.99 : 9,004.44 = 2,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.99/9,004.44 = 2,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.99x = 9,004.44 × 2,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.99x = 18,480,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480,172.39/6,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.49

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