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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.72, 9,019.92 and 2,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.72, 9,019.92 and 2,315.06 is: 3,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.72 : 9,019.92 = 2,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.72/9,019.92 = 2,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.72x = 9,019.92 × 2,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.72x = 20,881,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881,656.00/6,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.76

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