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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.63, 9,008.42 and 2,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.63, 9,008.42 and 2,056.91 is: 3,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.63 : 9,008.42 = 2,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.63/9,008.42 = 2,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.63x = 9,008.42 × 2,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.63x = 18,529,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,453.86/6,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.35

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