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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.08, 9,019.17 and 2,897.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.08, 9,019.17 and 2,897.71 is: 4,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.08 : 9,019.17 = 2,897.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.08/9,019.17 = 2,897.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.08x = 9,019.17 × 2,897.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.08x = 26,134,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134,939.10/6,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.07

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