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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.20, 9,008.70 and 2,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.20, 9,008.70 and 2,112.60 is: 3,166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.20 : 9,008.70 = 2,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.20/9,008.70 = 2,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.20x = 9,008.70 × 2,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.20x = 19,031,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,779.62/6,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.58

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