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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.76, 9,014.40 and 2,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.76, 9,014.40 and 2,112.12 is: 3,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.76 : 9,014.40 = 2,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.76/9,014.40 = 2,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.76x = 9,014.40 × 2,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.76x = 19,039,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,494.53/6,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.62

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