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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.56, 9,014.40 and 3,087.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.56, 9,014.40 and 3,087.36 is: 4,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.56 : 9,014.40 = 3,087.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.56/9,014.40 = 3,087.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.56x = 9,014.40 × 3,087.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.56x = 27,830,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,830,697.98/6,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.30

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