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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.66, 9,015.59 and 2,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.66, 9,015.59 and 2,112.06 is: 3,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.66 : 9,015.59 = 2,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.66/9,015.59 = 2,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.66x = 9,015.59 × 2,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.66x = 19,041,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,467.02/6,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.53

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