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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.18, 9,022.77 and 2,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.18, 9,022.77 and 2,550.18 is: 3,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.18 : 9,022.77 = 2,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.18/9,022.77 = 2,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.18x = 9,022.77 × 2,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.18x = 23,009,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,687.60/6,015.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.27

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