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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.21, 9,017.01 and 2,312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.21, 9,017.01 and 2,312.61 is: 3,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.21 : 9,017.01 = 2,312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.21/9,017.01 = 2,312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.21x = 9,017.01 × 2,312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.21x = 20,852,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852,827.50/6,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.99

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