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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.14, 9,016.72 and 2,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.14, 9,016.72 and 2,114.64 is: 3,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.14 : 9,016.72 = 2,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.14/9,016.72 = 2,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.14x = 9,016.72 × 2,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.14x = 19,067,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067,116.78/6,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.96

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