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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.05, 9,311.63 and 6,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.05, 9,311.63 and 6,014.12 is: 8,986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.05 : 9,311.63 = 6,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.05/9,311.63 = 6,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.05x = 9,311.63 × 6,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.05x = 56,001,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,001,183.59/6,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.00

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