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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.69, 9,014.39 and 3,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.69, 9,014.39 and 3,046.64 is: 4,566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.69 : 9,014.39 = 3,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.69/9,014.39 = 3,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.69x = 9,014.39 × 3,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.69x = 27,463,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463,552.15/6,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.84

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