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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.64, 9,015.79 and 3,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.64, 9,015.79 and 3,047.60 is: 4,568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.64 : 9,015.79 = 3,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.64/9,015.79 = 3,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.64x = 9,015.79 × 3,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.64x = 27,476,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,521.60/6,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.27

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