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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.33, 9,023.40 and 2,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.33, 9,023.40 and 2,118.42 is: 3,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.33 : 9,023.40 = 2,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.33/9,023.40 = 2,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.33x = 9,023.40 × 2,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.33x = 19,115,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,351.03/6,015.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.77

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