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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.02, 9,016.79 and 2,062.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.02, 9,016.79 and 2,062.87 is: 3,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.02 : 9,016.79 = 2,062.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.02/9,016.79 = 2,062.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.02x = 9,016.79 × 2,062.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.02x = 18,600,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,600,432.73/6,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.87

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