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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.28, 9,001.62 and 2,106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.28, 9,001.62 and 2,106.78 is: 3,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.28 : 9,001.62 = 2,106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.28/9,001.62 = 2,106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.28x = 9,001.62 × 2,106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.28x = 18,964,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,432.98/6,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.96

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