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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.12, 9,005.80 and 2,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.12, 9,005.80 and 2,105.52 is: 3,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.12 : 9,005.80 = 2,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.12/9,005.80 = 2,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.12x = 9,005.80 × 2,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.12x = 18,961,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961,892.02/6,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.73

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