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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.14, 9,026.31 and 2,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.14, 9,026.31 and 2,267.97 is: 3,402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.14 : 9,026.31 = 2,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.14/9,026.31 = 2,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.14x = 9,026.31 × 2,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.14x = 20,471,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471,444.73/6,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.19

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