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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.44, 9,006.21 and 2,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.44, 9,006.21 and 2,105.88 is: 3,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.44 : 9,006.21 = 2,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.44/9,006.21 = 2,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.44x = 9,006.21 × 2,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.44x = 18,965,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965,997.51/6,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.24

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