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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.74, 9,008.51 and 2,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.74, 9,008.51 and 2,056.04 is: 3,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.74 : 9,008.51 = 2,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.74/9,008.51 = 2,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.74x = 9,008.51 × 2,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.74x = 18,521,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521,801.58/6,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.53

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