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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.87, 9,022.20 and 2,317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.87, 9,022.20 and 2,317.91 is: 3,476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.87 : 9,022.20 = 2,317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.87/9,022.20 = 2,317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.87x = 9,022.20 × 2,317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.87x = 20,912,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912,602.49/6,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.82

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