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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.32, 9,011.35 and 2,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.32, 9,011.35 and 2,057.68 is: 3,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.32 : 9,011.35 = 2,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.32/9,011.35 = 2,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.32x = 9,011.35 × 2,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.32x = 18,542,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542,474.67/6,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.16

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