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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.22, 9,005.89 and 2,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.22, 9,005.89 and 2,001.54 is: 3,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.22 : 9,005.89 = 2,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.22/9,005.89 = 2,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.22x = 9,005.89 × 2,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.22x = 18,025,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,649.07/6,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.66

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