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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.54, 9,018.74 and 2,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.54, 9,018.74 and 2,894.48 is: 4,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.54 : 9,018.74 = 2,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.54/9,018.74 = 2,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.54x = 9,018.74 × 2,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.54x = 26,104,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104,548.08/6,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.24

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