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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.10, 9,016.34 and 2,112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.10, 9,016.34 and 2,112.81 is: 3,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.10 : 9,016.34 = 2,112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.10/9,016.34 = 2,112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.10x = 9,016.34 × 2,112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.10x = 19,049,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049,802.75/6,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.69

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