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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.45, 9,018.63 and 2,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.45, 9,018.63 and 2,316.42 is: 3,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.45 : 9,018.63 = 2,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.45/9,018.63 = 2,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.45x = 9,018.63 × 2,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.45x = 20,890,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,934.90/6,012.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.61

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