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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.38, 9,005.05 and 2,054.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.38, 9,005.05 and 2,054.65 is: 3,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.38 : 9,005.05 = 2,054.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.38/9,005.05 = 2,054.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.38x = 9,005.05 × 2,054.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.38x = 18,502,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,198.33/6,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.96

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