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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.21, 9,018.38 and 2,116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.21, 9,018.38 and 2,116.65 is: 3,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.21 : 9,018.38 = 2,116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.21/9,018.38 = 2,116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.21x = 9,018.38 × 2,116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.21x = 19,088,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088,743.44/6,012.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.00

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