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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.82, 9,007.99 and 2,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.82, 9,007.99 and 2,056.84 is: 3,085.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.82 : 9,007.99 = 2,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.82/9,007.99 = 2,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.82x = 9,007.99 × 2,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.82x = 18,527,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,527,966.49/6,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.51

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