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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.76, 9,023.52 and 2,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.76, 9,023.52 and 2,120.08 is: 3,180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.76 : 9,023.52 = 2,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.76/9,023.52 = 2,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.76x = 9,023.52 × 2,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.76x = 19,130,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130,584.28/6,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.08

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