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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.53, 9,015.71 and 2,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.53, 9,015.71 and 2,060.82 is: 3,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.53 : 9,015.71 = 2,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.53/9,015.71 = 2,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.53x = 9,015.71 × 2,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.53x = 18,579,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,745.18/6,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.72

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