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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.93, 9,015.58 and 2,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.93, 9,015.58 and 2,503.59 is: 3,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.93 : 9,015.58 = 2,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.93/9,015.58 = 2,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.93x = 9,015.58 × 2,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.93x = 22,571,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,290.89/6,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.42

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