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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.49, 9,016.27 and 2,114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.49, 9,016.27 and 2,114.93 is: 3,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.49 : 9,016.27 = 2,114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.49/9,016.27 = 2,114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.49x = 9,016.27 × 2,114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.49x = 19,068,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,779.91/6,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.58

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