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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.14, 9,006.21 and 2,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.14, 9,006.21 and 2,107.64 is: 3,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.14 : 9,006.21 = 2,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.14/9,006.21 = 2,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.14x = 9,006.21 × 2,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.14x = 18,981,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,803.41/6,004.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.45

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