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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.36, 9,016.65 and 2,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.36, 9,016.65 and 2,115.86 is: 3,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.36 : 9,016.65 = 2,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.36/9,016.65 = 2,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.36x = 9,016.65 × 2,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.36x = 19,077,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,923.99/6,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.12

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