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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.84, 9,016.83 and 2,316.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.84, 9,016.83 and 2,316.21 is: 3,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.84 : 9,016.83 = 2,316.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.84/9,016.83 = 2,316.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.84x = 9,016.83 × 2,316.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.84x = 20,884,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884,871.81/6,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.65

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