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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.12, 9,019.35 and 2,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.12, 9,019.35 and 2,316.06 is: 3,473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.12 : 9,019.35 = 2,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.12/9,019.35 = 2,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.12x = 9,019.35 × 2,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.12x = 20,889,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889,355.76/6,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.39

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