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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.79, 9,006.71 and 2,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.79, 9,006.71 and 2,106.20 is: 3,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.79 : 9,006.71 = 2,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.79/9,006.71 = 2,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.79x = 9,006.71 × 2,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.79x = 18,969,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,944.59/6,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.72

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