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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.60, 9,012.60 and 2,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.60, 9,012.60 and 2,113.80 is: 3,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.60 : 9,012.60 = 2,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.60/9,012.60 = 2,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.60x = 9,012.60 × 2,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.60x = 19,050,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,050,833.88/6,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.65

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