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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.20, 8,996.04 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.20, 8,996.04 and 2,103 is: 3,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.20 : 8,996.04 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.20/8,996.04 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.20x = 8,996.04 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.20x = 18,918,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918,672.12/6,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.48

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