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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.46, 9,019.97 and 2,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.46, 9,019.97 and 2,011.08 is: 3,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.46 : 9,019.97 = 2,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.46/9,019.97 = 2,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.46x = 9,019.97 × 2,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.46x = 18,139,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,856.19/6,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.54

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