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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.87, 9,016.20 and 2,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.87, 9,016.20 and 2,313.90 is: 3,470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.87 : 9,016.20 = 2,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.87/9,016.20 = 2,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.87x = 9,016.20 × 2,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.87x = 20,862,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,585.18/6,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.81

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