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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.14, 9,018.54 and 2,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.14, 9,018.54 and 2,118.06 is: 3,175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.14 : 9,018.54 = 2,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.14/9,018.54 = 2,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.14x = 9,018.54 × 2,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.14x = 19,101,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101,808.83/6,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.09

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