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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.34, 9,002.91 and 2,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.34, 9,002.91 and 2,105.06 is: 3,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.34 : 9,002.91 = 2,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.34/9,002.91 = 2,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.34x = 9,002.91 × 2,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.34x = 18,951,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,665.72/6,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.91

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