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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.77, 9,023.65 and 2,935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.77, 9,023.65 and 2,935.13 is: 4,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.77 : 9,023.65 = 2,935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.77/9,023.65 = 2,935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.77x = 9,023.65 × 2,935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.77x = 26,485,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,485,540.71/6,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.69

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