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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.80, 8,994.42 and 2,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.80, 8,994.42 and 2,303.52 is: 3,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.80 : 8,994.42 = 2,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.80/8,994.42 = 2,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.80x = 8,994.42 × 2,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.80x = 20,718,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,826.36/6,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.95

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