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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.70, 9,015.45 and 2,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.70, 9,015.45 and 2,117.10 is: 3,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.70 : 9,015.45 = 2,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.70/9,015.45 = 2,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.70x = 9,015.45 × 2,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.70x = 19,086,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,086,609.20/6,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.33

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