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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.82, 9,018.77 and 2,681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.82, 9,018.77 and 2,681.25 is: 4,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.82 : 9,018.77 = 2,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.82/9,018.77 = 2,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.82x = 9,018.77 × 2,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.82x = 24,181,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,181,577.06/6,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.34

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