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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.97, 9,020.30 and 2,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.97, 9,020.30 and 2,315.34 is: 3,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.97 : 9,020.30 = 2,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.97/9,020.30 = 2,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.97x = 9,020.30 × 2,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.97x = 20,885,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,885,049.83/6,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.18

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