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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.12, 9,015.90 and 2,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.12, 9,015.90 and 2,114.92 is: 3,172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.12 : 9,015.90 = 2,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.12/9,015.90 = 2,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.12x = 9,015.90 × 2,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.12x = 19,067,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067,907.23/6,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.63

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