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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.10, 9,021.42 and 2,315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.10, 9,021.42 and 2,315.01 is: 3,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.10 : 9,021.42 = 2,315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.10/9,021.42 = 2,315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.10x = 9,021.42 × 2,315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.10x = 20,884,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,677.51/6,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.62

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