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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.32, 9,012.85 and 2,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.32, 9,012.85 and 2,058.68 is: 3,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.32 : 9,012.85 = 2,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.32/9,012.85 = 2,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.32x = 9,012.85 × 2,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.32x = 18,554,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554,574.04/6,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.66

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