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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.44, 9,015.66 and 2,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.44, 9,015.66 and 2,114.88 is: 3,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.44 : 9,015.66 = 2,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.44/9,015.66 = 2,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.44x = 9,015.66 × 2,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.44x = 19,067,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067,039.02/6,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.32

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