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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.15, 9,005.75 and 2,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.15, 9,005.75 and 2,254.60 is: 3,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.15 : 9,005.75 = 2,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.15/9,005.75 = 2,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.15x = 9,005.75 × 2,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.15x = 20,304,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304,363.95/6,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.28

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