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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.20, 9,018.90 and 2,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.20, 9,018.90 and 2,116.60 is: 3,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.20 : 9,018.90 = 2,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.20/9,018.90 = 2,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.20x = 9,018.90 × 2,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.20x = 19,089,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,403.74/6,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.06

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