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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.14, 9,015.54 and 2,116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.14, 9,015.54 and 2,116.06 is: 3,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.14 : 9,015.54 = 2,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.14/9,015.54 = 2,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.14x = 9,015.54 × 2,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.14x = 19,077,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077,423.57/6,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.10

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