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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.71, 9,008.37 and 2,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.71, 9,008.37 and 2,056.32 is: 3,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.71 : 9,008.37 = 2,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.71/9,008.37 = 2,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.71x = 9,008.37 × 2,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.71x = 18,524,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,091.40/6,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.93

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