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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.91, 9,002.60 and 2,056.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.91, 9,002.60 and 2,056.01 is: 3,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.91 : 9,002.60 = 2,056.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.91/9,002.60 = 2,056.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.91x = 9,002.60 × 2,056.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.91x = 18,509,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509,388.04/6,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.86

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