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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.44, 9,009.21 and 2,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.44, 9,009.21 and 2,107.88 is: 3,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.44 : 9,009.21 = 2,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.44/9,009.21 = 2,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.44x = 9,009.21 × 2,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.44x = 18,990,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990,333.57/6,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.24

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