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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.70, 9,006.92 and 2,108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.70, 9,006.92 and 2,108.11 is: 3,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.70 : 9,006.92 = 2,108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.70/9,006.92 = 2,108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.70x = 9,006.92 × 2,108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.70x = 18,987,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,575.79/6,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.64

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