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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.99, 9,014.62 and 2,505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.99, 9,014.62 and 2,505.64 is: 3,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.99 : 9,014.62 = 2,505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.99/9,014.62 = 2,505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.99x = 9,014.62 × 2,505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.99x = 22,587,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587,376.10/6,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.43

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