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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.65, 9,031.01 and 2,508.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.65, 9,031.01 and 2,508.49 is: 3,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.65 : 9,031.01 = 2,508.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.65/9,031.01 = 2,508.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.65x = 9,031.01 × 2,508.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.65x = 22,654,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,198.27/6,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.37

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