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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.89, 9,016.34 and 2,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.89, 9,016.34 and 2,114.39 is: 3,171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.89 : 9,016.34 = 2,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.89/9,016.34 = 2,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.89x = 9,016.34 × 2,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.89x = 19,064,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,064,003.48/6,010.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.58

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