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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.98, 9,020.76 and 2,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.98, 9,020.76 and 2,551.42 is: 3,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.98 : 9,020.76 = 2,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.98/9,020.76 = 2,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.98x = 9,020.76 × 2,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.98x = 23,015,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,747.48/6,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.40

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