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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.14, 9,009.24 and 2,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.14, 9,009.24 and 2,112.04 is: 3,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.14 : 9,009.24 = 2,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.14/9,009.24 = 2,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.14x = 9,009.24 × 2,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.14x = 19,027,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,875.25/6,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.02

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