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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,000.63, 8,998.92 and 2,104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,000.63, 8,998.92 and 2,104.53 is: 3,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,000.63 : 8,998.92 = 2,104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,000.63/8,998.92 = 2,104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,000.63x = 8,998.92 × 2,104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,000.63x = 18,938,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,497.11/6,000.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.08

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