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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.79, 9,020.56 and 2,117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.79, 9,020.56 and 2,117.07 is: 3,175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.79 : 9,020.56 = 2,117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.79/9,020.56 = 2,117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.79x = 9,020.56 × 2,117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.79x = 19,097,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097,156.96/6,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.03

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