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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.20, 9,021.09 and 2,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.20, 9,021.09 and 2,118.50 is: 3,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.20 : 9,021.09 = 2,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.20/9,021.09 = 2,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.20x = 9,021.09 × 2,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.20x = 19,111,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,179.17/6,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.68

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