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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.71, 9,019.06 and 2,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.71, 9,019.06 and 2,316.68 is: 3,475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.71 : 9,019.06 = 2,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.71/9,019.06 = 2,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.71x = 9,019.06 × 2,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.71x = 20,894,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894,225.03/6,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.01

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