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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.61, 9,003.33 and 2,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.61, 9,003.33 and 2,254.72 is: 3,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.61 : 9,003.33 = 2,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.61/9,003.33 = 2,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.61x = 9,003.33 × 2,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.61x = 20,299,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,988.22/6,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.30

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