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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.28, 9,021.63 and 2,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.28, 9,021.63 and 2,316.22 is: 3,473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.28 : 9,021.63 = 2,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.28/9,021.63 = 2,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.28x = 9,021.63 × 2,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.28x = 20,896,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,896,079.84/6,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.83

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