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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.73, 9,019.10 and 2,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.73, 9,019.10 and 2,117.08 is: 3,175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.73 : 9,019.10 = 2,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.73/9,019.10 = 2,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.73x = 9,019.10 × 2,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.73x = 19,094,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094,156.23/6,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.62

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