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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.15, 9,016.40 and 2,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.15, 9,016.40 and 2,062.73 is: 3,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.15 : 9,016.40 = 2,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.15/9,016.40 = 2,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.15x = 9,016.40 × 2,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.15x = 18,598,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,426.47/6,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.99

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