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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.15, 9,021.09 and 2,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.15, 9,021.09 and 2,117.59 is: 3,176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.15 : 9,021.09 = 2,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.15/9,021.09 = 2,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.15x = 9,021.09 × 2,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.15x = 19,102,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,102,969.97/6,013.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.87

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