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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.08, 9,003.78 and 2,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.08, 9,003.78 and 2,254.68 is: 3,381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.08 : 9,003.78 = 2,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.08/9,003.78 = 2,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.08x = 9,003.78 × 2,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.08x = 20,300,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300,642.69/6,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.14

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