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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.27, 9,016.11 and 2,890.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.27, 9,016.11 and 2,890.32 is: 4,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.27 : 9,016.11 = 2,890.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.27/9,016.11 = 2,890.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.27x = 9,016.11 × 2,890.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.27x = 26,059,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,443.06/6,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.38

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