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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.40, 9,012.60 and 2,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.40, 9,012.60 and 2,113.20 is: 3,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.40 : 9,012.60 = 2,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.40/9,012.60 = 2,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.40x = 9,012.60 × 2,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.40x = 19,045,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045,426.32/6,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.80

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