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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015, 9,026.19 and 2,552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015, 9,026.19 and 2,552.25 is: 3,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015 : 9,026.19 = 2,552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015/9,026.19 = 2,552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015x = 9,026.19 × 2,552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015x = 23,037,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,093.43/6,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.94

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