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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.44, 9,015.72 and 2,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.44, 9,015.72 and 2,062.24 is: 3,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.44 : 9,015.72 = 2,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.44/9,015.72 = 2,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.44x = 9,015.72 × 2,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.44x = 18,592,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592,578.41/6,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.87

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