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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.60, 9,022.17 and 2,315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.60, 9,022.17 and 2,315.51 is: 3,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.60 : 9,022.17 = 2,315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.60/9,022.17 = 2,315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.60x = 9,022.17 × 2,315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.60x = 20,890,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,924.86/6,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.37

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