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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.72, 9,021.42 and 2,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.72, 9,021.42 and 2,316.10 is: 3,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.72 : 9,021.42 = 2,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.72/9,021.42 = 2,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.72x = 9,021.42 × 2,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.72x = 20,894,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894,510.86/6,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.32

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