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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.72, 9,004.14 and 2,107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.72, 9,004.14 and 2,107.22 is: 3,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.72 : 9,004.14 = 2,107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.72/9,004.14 = 2,107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.72x = 9,004.14 × 2,107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.72x = 18,973,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973,703.89/6,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.85

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