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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.31, 9,012.17 and 2,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.31, 9,012.17 and 2,112.02 is: 3,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.31 : 9,012.17 = 2,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.31/9,012.17 = 2,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.31x = 9,012.17 × 2,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.31x = 19,033,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,843.50/6,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.45

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