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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.68, 9,014.42 and 2,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.68, 9,014.42 and 2,063.68 is: 3,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.68 : 9,014.42 = 2,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.68/9,014.42 = 2,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.68x = 9,014.42 × 2,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.68x = 18,602,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602,878.27/6,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.49

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