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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.17, 9,031.91 and 2,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.17, 9,031.91 and 2,511.82 is: 3,768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.17 : 9,031.91 = 2,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.17/9,031.91 = 2,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.17x = 9,031.91 × 2,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.17x = 22,686,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686,559.50/6,020.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.43

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