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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.04, 8,999.88 and 2,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.04, 8,999.88 and 2,537.52 is: 3,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.04 : 8,999.88 = 2,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.04/8,999.88 = 2,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.04x = 8,999.88 × 2,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.04x = 22,837,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,375.50/6,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.03

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