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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.78, 9,019.77 and 2,314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.78, 9,019.77 and 2,314.95 is: 3,471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.78 : 9,019.77 = 2,314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.78/9,019.77 = 2,314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.78x = 9,019.77 × 2,314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.78x = 20,880,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,880,259.89/6,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.49

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