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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.57, 9,014.09 and 2,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.57, 9,014.09 and 2,111.28 is: 3,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.57 : 9,014.09 = 2,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.57/9,014.09 = 2,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.57x = 9,014.09 × 2,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.57x = 19,031,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,257.38/6,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.41

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