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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.88, 9,016.08 and 2,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.88, 9,016.08 and 2,117.28 is: 3,173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.88 : 9,016.08 = 2,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.88/9,016.08 = 2,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.88x = 9,016.08 × 2,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.88x = 19,089,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,565.86/6,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.72

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