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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.62, 9,003.14 and 2,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.62, 9,003.14 and 2,882.74 is: 4,323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.62 : 9,003.14 = 2,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.62/9,003.14 = 2,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.62x = 9,003.14 × 2,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.62x = 25,953,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,711.80/6,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.01

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