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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.52, 9,026.42 and 2,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.52, 9,026.42 and 2,068.74 is: 3,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.52 : 9,026.42 = 2,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.52/9,026.42 = 2,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.52x = 9,026.42 × 2,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.52x = 18,673,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,316.11/6,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.16

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