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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.06, 9,005.78 and 2,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.06, 9,005.78 and 2,108.16 is: 3,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.06 : 9,005.78 = 2,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.06/9,005.78 = 2,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.06x = 9,005.78 × 2,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.06x = 18,985,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,985,630.44/6,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.13

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