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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.34, 9,017.67 and 2,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.34, 9,017.67 and 2,063.53 is: 3,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.34 : 9,017.67 = 2,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.34/9,017.67 = 2,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.34x = 9,017.67 × 2,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.34x = 18,608,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608,232.58/6,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.01

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