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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.98, 9,011.64 and 2,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.98, 9,011.64 and 2,112.46 is: 3,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.98 : 9,011.64 = 2,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.98/9,011.64 = 2,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.98x = 9,011.64 × 2,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.98x = 19,036,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,729.03/6,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.05

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