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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.72, 9,015.42 and 2,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.72, 9,015.42 and 2,312.06 is: 3,467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.72 : 9,015.42 = 2,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.72/9,015.42 = 2,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.72x = 9,015.42 × 2,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.72x = 20,844,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,844,191.97/6,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.26

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