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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.64, 9,002.22 and 4,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.64, 9,002.22 and 4,903 is: 7,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.64 : 9,002.22 = 4,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.64/9,002.22 = 4,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.64x = 9,002.22 × 4,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.64x = 44,137,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,884.66/6,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.51

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