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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.36, 9,021.91 and 2,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.36, 9,021.91 and 2,316.60 is: 3,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.36 : 9,021.91 = 2,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.36/9,021.91 = 2,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.36x = 9,021.91 × 2,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.36x = 20,900,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,156.71/6,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.04

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