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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.52, 9,009.42 and 1,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.52, 9,009.42 and 1,902.52 is: 2,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.52 : 9,009.42 = 1,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.52/9,009.42 = 1,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.52x = 9,009.42 × 1,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.52x = 17,140,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140,601.74/6,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.67

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