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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.29, 9,013.82 and 2,112.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.29, 9,013.82 and 2,112.57 is: 3,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.29 : 9,013.82 = 2,112.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.29/9,013.82 = 2,112.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.29x = 9,013.82 × 2,112.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.29x = 19,042,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,315.15/6,010.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.29

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