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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.72, 9,016.92 and 2,313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.72, 9,016.92 and 2,313.09 is: 3,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.72 : 9,016.92 = 2,313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.72/9,016.92 = 2,313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.72x = 9,016.92 × 2,313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.72x = 20,856,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,856,947.48/6,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.80

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