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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.20, 8,995.20 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.20, 8,995.20 and 2,103.60 is: 3,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.20 : 8,995.20 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.20/8,995.20 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.20x = 8,995.20 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.20x = 18,922,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,922,302.72/6,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.09

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