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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.95, 9,028.05 and 3,055.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.95, 9,028.05 and 3,055.51 is: 4,586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.95 : 9,028.05 = 3,055.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.95/9,028.05 = 3,055.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.95x = 9,028.05 × 3,055.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.95x = 27,585,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585,297.06/6,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.12

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