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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.98, 9,013.14 and 2,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.98, 9,013.14 and 2,113.46 is: 3,169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.98 : 9,013.14 = 2,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.98/9,013.14 = 2,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.98x = 9,013.14 × 2,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.98x = 19,048,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048,910.86/6,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.55

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