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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.04, 9,022.94 and 2,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.04, 9,022.94 and 2,317.29 is: 3,476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.04 : 9,022.94 = 2,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.04/9,022.94 = 2,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.04x = 9,022.94 × 2,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.04x = 20,908,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908,795.69/6,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.08

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