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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999.48, 9,000.72 and 2,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999.48, 9,000.72 and 2,103.78 is: 3,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999.48 : 9,000.72 = 2,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999.48/9,000.72 = 2,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999.48x = 9,000.72 × 2,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999.48x = 18,935,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935,534.72/5,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.20

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