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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.40, 9,018.81 and 2,314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.40, 9,018.81 and 2,314.51 is: 3,470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.40 : 9,018.81 = 2,314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.40/9,018.81 = 2,314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.40x = 9,018.81 × 2,314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.40x = 20,874,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874,103.39/6,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.11

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