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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.12, 9,021.17 and 2,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.12, 9,021.17 and 2,681.51 is: 4,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.12 : 9,021.17 = 2,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.12/9,021.17 = 2,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.12x = 9,021.17 × 2,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.12x = 24,190,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,307.85/6,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.26

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