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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.10, 9,016.92 and 2,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.10, 9,016.92 and 2,312.01 is: 3,468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.10 : 9,016.92 = 2,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.10/9,016.92 = 2,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.10x = 9,016.92 × 2,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.10x = 20,847,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847,209.21/6,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.12

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