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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.99, 9,019.49 and 2,503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.99, 9,019.49 and 2,503.15 is: 3,754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.99 : 9,019.49 = 2,503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.99/9,019.49 = 2,503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.99x = 9,019.49 × 2,503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.99x = 22,577,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,136.39/6,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.73

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