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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.64, 9,015.45 and 2,112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.64, 9,015.45 and 2,112.05 is: 3,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.64 : 9,015.45 = 2,112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.64/9,015.45 = 2,112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.64x = 9,015.45 × 2,112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.64x = 19,041,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,081.17/6,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.48

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