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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.36, 9,021.36 and 2,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.36, 9,021.36 and 2,317.72 is: 3,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.36 : 9,021.36 = 2,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.36/9,021.36 = 2,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.36x = 9,021.36 × 2,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.36x = 20,908,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908,986.50/6,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.93

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