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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.24, 9,016.08 and 2,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.24, 9,016.08 and 2,311.60 is: 3,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.24 : 9,016.08 = 2,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.24/9,016.08 = 2,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.24x = 9,016.08 × 2,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.24x = 20,841,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,841,570.53/6,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.68

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