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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.46, 9,001.73 and 2,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.46, 9,001.73 and 2,879.22 is: 4,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.46 : 9,001.73 = 2,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.46/9,001.73 = 2,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.46x = 9,001.73 × 2,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.46x = 25,917,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917,901.65/6,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.16

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