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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.38, 9,008.55 and 2,110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.38, 9,008.55 and 2,110.66 is: 3,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.38 : 9,008.55 = 2,110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.38/9,008.55 = 2,110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.38x = 9,008.55 × 2,110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.38x = 19,013,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,986.14/6,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.16

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