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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.54, 9,007.83 and 2,106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.54, 9,007.83 and 2,106.95 is: 3,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.54 : 9,007.83 = 2,106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.54/9,007.83 = 2,106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.54x = 9,007.83 × 2,106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.54x = 18,979,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979,069.94/6,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.84

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