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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.82, 9,023.52 and 2,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.82, 9,023.52 and 2,120.14 is: 3,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.82 : 9,023.52 = 2,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.82/9,023.52 = 2,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.82x = 9,023.52 × 2,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.82x = 19,131,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131,125.69/6,015.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.14

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