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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.92, 9,006.39 and 2,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.92, 9,006.39 and 2,055.04 is: 3,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.92 : 9,006.39 = 2,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.92/9,006.39 = 2,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.92x = 9,006.39 × 2,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.92x = 18,508,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508,469.19/6,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.73

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