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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.14, 9,017.04 and 2,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.14, 9,017.04 and 2,117.06 is: 3,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.14 : 9,017.04 = 2,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.14/9,017.04 = 2,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.14x = 9,017.04 × 2,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.14x = 19,089,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,614.70/6,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.59

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