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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.02, 9,015.62 and 2,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.02, 9,015.62 and 2,114.52 is: 3,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.02 : 9,015.62 = 2,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.02/9,015.62 = 2,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.02x = 9,015.62 × 2,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.02x = 19,063,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063,663.72/6,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.45

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