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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.13, 9,021.44 and 2,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.13, 9,021.44 and 2,504.56 is: 3,758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.13 : 9,021.44 = 2,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.13/9,021.44 = 2,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.13x = 9,021.44 × 2,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.13x = 22,594,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,737.77/6,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.19

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