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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.64, 9,021.72 and 2,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.64, 9,021.72 and 2,315.16 is: 3,472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.64 : 9,021.72 = 2,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.64/9,021.72 = 2,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.64x = 9,021.72 × 2,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.64x = 20,886,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,886,725.28/6,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.07

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