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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.34, 9,022.41 and 2,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.34, 9,022.41 and 2,118.06 is: 3,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.34 : 9,022.41 = 2,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.34/9,022.41 = 2,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.34x = 9,022.41 × 2,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.34x = 19,110,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110,005.72/6,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.41

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