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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.56, 9,020.40 and 3,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.56, 9,020.40 and 3,091.36 is: 4,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.56 : 9,020.40 = 3,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.56/9,020.40 = 3,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.56x = 9,020.40 × 3,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.56x = 27,885,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885,303.74/6,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.30

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