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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.73, 9,023.20 and 2,511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.73, 9,023.20 and 2,511.35 is: 3,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.73 : 9,023.20 = 2,511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.73/9,023.20 = 2,511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.73x = 9,023.20 × 2,511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.73x = 22,660,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660,419.05/6,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.98

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