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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.67, 9,033.11 and 2,272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.67, 9,033.11 and 2,272.51 is: 3,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.67 : 9,033.11 = 2,272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.67/9,033.11 = 2,272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.67x = 9,033.11 × 2,272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.67x = 20,527,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,527,832.81/6,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.99

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