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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.68, 9,012.93 and 2,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.68, 9,012.93 and 2,062.68 is: 3,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.68 : 9,012.93 = 2,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.68/9,012.93 = 2,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.68x = 9,012.93 × 2,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.68x = 18,590,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,790.45/6,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.99

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