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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.55, 9,019.52 and 2,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.55, 9,019.52 and 2,506.22 is: 3,758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.55 : 9,019.52 = 2,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.55/9,019.52 = 2,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.55x = 9,019.52 × 2,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.55x = 22,604,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,604,843.79/6,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.36

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