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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.82, 9,014.42 and 4,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.82, 9,014.42 and 4,170.54 is: 6,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.82 : 9,014.42 = 4,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.82/9,014.42 = 4,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.82x = 9,014.42 × 4,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.82x = 37,594,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,594,999.19/6,015.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.36

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