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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.57, 9,023.15 and 2,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.57, 9,023.15 and 2,119.88 is: 3,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.57 : 9,023.15 = 2,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.57/9,023.15 = 2,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.57x = 9,023.15 × 2,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.57x = 19,127,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127,939.51/6,015.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.74

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