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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.15, 9,005.25 and 2,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.15, 9,005.25 and 2,054.25 is: 3,081.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.15 : 9,005.25 = 2,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.15/9,005.25 = 2,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.15x = 9,005.25 × 2,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.15x = 18,499,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499,034.81/6,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.55

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