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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.80, 9,014.70 and 2,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.80, 9,014.70 and 2,113.80 is: 3,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.80 : 9,014.70 = 2,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.80/9,014.70 = 2,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.80x = 9,014.70 × 2,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.80x = 19,055,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,272.86/6,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.70

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