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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.84, 9,021.66 and 2,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.84, 9,021.66 and 2,117.56 is: 3,176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.84 : 9,021.66 = 2,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.84/9,021.66 = 2,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.84x = 9,021.66 × 2,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.84x = 19,103,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,906.35/6,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.66

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