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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.25, 9,002.46 and 2,490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.25, 9,002.46 and 2,490.86 is: 3,735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.25 : 9,002.46 = 2,490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.25/9,002.46 = 2,490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.25x = 9,002.46 × 2,490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.25x = 22,423,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,899.36/6,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.29

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