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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.82, 9,009.96 and 2,108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.82, 9,009.96 and 2,108.53 is: 3,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.82 : 9,009.96 = 2,108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.82/9,009.96 = 2,108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.82x = 9,009.96 × 2,108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.82x = 18,997,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997,770.96/6,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.28

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