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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.46, 8,999.04 and 2,304.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.46, 8,999.04 and 2,304.73 is: 3,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.46 : 8,999.04 = 2,304.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.46/8,999.04 = 2,304.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.46x = 8,999.04 × 2,304.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.46x = 20,740,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,740,357.46/6,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.73

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