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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.37, 9,006.06 and 2,495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.37, 9,006.06 and 2,495.26 is: 3,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.37 : 9,006.06 = 2,495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.37/9,006.06 = 2,495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.37x = 9,006.06 × 2,495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.37x = 22,472,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,416.25/6,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.30

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