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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.21, 9,017.33 and 1,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.21, 9,017.33 and 1,569.47 is: 2,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.21 : 9,017.33 = 1,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.21/9,017.33 = 1,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.21x = 9,017.33 × 1,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.21x = 14,152,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,401.76/6,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.33

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