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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.47, 9,013.55 and 2,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.47, 9,013.55 and 2,312.12 is: 3,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.47 : 9,013.55 = 2,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.47/9,013.55 = 2,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.47x = 9,013.55 × 2,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.47x = 20,840,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,352.60/6,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.19

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