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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.13, 8,999.67 and 2,105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.13, 8,999.67 and 2,105.03 is: 3,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.13 : 8,999.67 = 2,105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.13/8,999.67 = 2,105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.13x = 8,999.67 × 2,105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.13x = 18,944,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944,575.34/6,001.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.83

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