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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.16, 9,011.98 and 2,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.16, 9,011.98 and 2,058.72 is: 3,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.16 : 9,011.98 = 2,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.16/9,011.98 = 2,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.16x = 9,011.98 × 2,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.16x = 18,553,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,112.24/6,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.50

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