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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.13, 9,018.45 and 2,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.13, 9,018.45 and 2,314.08 is: 3,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.13 : 9,018.45 = 2,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.13/9,018.45 = 2,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.13x = 9,018.45 × 2,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.13x = 20,869,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869,414.78/6,013.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.64

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