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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.15, 9,017.33 and 2,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.15, 9,017.33 and 2,114.64 is: 3,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.15 : 9,017.33 = 2,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.15/9,017.33 = 2,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.15x = 9,017.33 × 2,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.15x = 19,068,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,396.14/6,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.17

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