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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.68, 9,017.82 and 2,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.68, 9,017.82 and 2,114.16 is: 3,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.68 : 9,017.82 = 2,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.68/9,017.82 = 2,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.68x = 9,017.82 × 2,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.68x = 19,065,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,065,114.33/6,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.87

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