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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,003.06, 31,508.73 and 6,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,003.06, 31,508.73 and 6,010.32 is: 9,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,003.06 : 31,508.73 = 6,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,003.06/31,508.73 = 6,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,003.06x = 31,508.73 × 6,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,003.06x = 189,377,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,377,550.09/21,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.66

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