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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.44, 9,021.36 and 2,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.44, 9,021.36 and 2,118.52 is: 3,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.44 : 9,021.36 = 2,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.44/9,021.36 = 2,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.44x = 9,021.36 × 2,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.44x = 19,111,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,931.59/6,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.67

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