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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.68, 9,001.54 and 2,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.68, 9,001.54 and 2,106.96 is: 3,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.68 : 9,001.54 = 2,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.68/9,001.54 = 2,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.68x = 9,001.54 × 2,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.68x = 18,965,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965,884.72/6,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.52

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