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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.24, 9,018.72 and 2,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.24, 9,018.72 and 2,682.18 is: 4,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.24 : 9,018.72 = 2,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.24/9,018.72 = 2,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.24x = 9,018.72 × 2,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.24x = 24,189,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,830.41/6,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.42

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