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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.32, 9,015.21 and 2,112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.32, 9,015.21 and 2,112.03 is: 3,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.32 : 9,015.21 = 2,112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.32/9,015.21 = 2,112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.32x = 9,015.21 × 2,112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.32x = 19,040,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040,393.98/6,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.53

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