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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.02, 8,999.36 and 2,492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.02, 8,999.36 and 2,492.06 is: 3,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.02 : 8,999.36 = 2,492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.02/8,999.36 = 2,492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.02x = 8,999.36 × 2,492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.02x = 22,426,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,887.62/6,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.31

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