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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.71, 9,020.63 and 2,118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.71, 9,020.63 and 2,118.15 is: 3,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.71 : 9,020.63 = 2,118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.71/9,020.63 = 2,118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.71x = 9,020.63 × 2,118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.71x = 19,107,047.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107,047.43/6,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.25

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