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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.71, 9,018.72 and 2,116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.71, 9,018.72 and 2,116.79 is: 3,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.71 : 9,018.72 = 2,116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.71/9,018.72 = 2,116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.71x = 9,018.72 × 2,116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.71x = 19,090,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,691.22/6,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.06

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