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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.64, 9,020.46 and 2,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.64, 9,020.46 and 2,117.15 is: 3,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.64 : 9,020.46 = 2,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.64/9,020.46 = 2,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.64x = 9,020.46 × 2,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.64x = 19,097,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097,666.89/6,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.73

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