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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.64, 9,017.46 and 2,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.64, 9,017.46 and 2,931 is: 4,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.64 : 9,017.46 = 2,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.64/9,017.46 = 2,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.64x = 9,017.46 × 2,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.64x = 26,430,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430,175.26/6,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.50

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