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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.50, 9,002.26 and 2,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.50, 9,002.26 and 2,107.02 is: 3,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.50 : 9,002.26 = 2,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.50/9,002.26 = 2,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.50x = 9,002.26 × 2,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.50x = 18,967,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,941.87/6,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.53

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