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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.92, 9,017.15 and 2,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.92, 9,017.15 and 2,063.36 is: 3,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.92 : 9,017.15 = 2,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.92/9,017.15 = 2,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.92x = 9,017.15 × 2,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.92x = 18,605,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,638.85/6,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.28

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