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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.38, 9,018.47 and 2,116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.38, 9,018.47 and 2,116.69 is: 3,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.38 : 9,018.47 = 2,116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.38/9,018.47 = 2,116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.38x = 9,018.47 × 2,116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.38x = 19,089,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,288.01/6,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.00

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