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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.27, 9,004.35 and 2,108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.27, 9,004.35 and 2,108.17 is: 3,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.27 : 9,004.35 = 2,108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.27/9,004.35 = 2,108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.27x = 9,004.35 × 2,108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.27x = 18,982,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982,700.54/6,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.53

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