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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.16, 9,022.74 and 2,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.16, 9,022.74 and 2,935 is: 4,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.16 : 9,022.74 = 2,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.16/9,022.74 = 2,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.16x = 9,022.74 × 2,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.16x = 26,481,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481,741.90/6,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.50

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