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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.07, 8,996.10 and 2,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.07, 8,996.10 and 2,103.35 is: 3,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.07 : 8,996.10 = 2,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.07/8,996.10 = 2,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.07x = 8,996.10 × 2,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.07x = 18,921,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,946.94/6,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.10

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