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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.50, 9,015.75 and 2,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.50, 9,015.75 and 2,114.46 is: 3,171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.50 : 9,015.75 = 2,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.50/9,015.75 = 2,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.50x = 9,015.75 × 2,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.50x = 19,063,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063,442.75/6,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.69

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