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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.12, 9,022.94 and 2,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.12, 9,022.94 and 2,317.08 is: 3,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.12 : 9,022.94 = 2,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.12/9,022.94 = 2,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.12x = 9,022.94 × 2,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.12x = 20,906,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906,873.82/6,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.14

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