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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.96, 9,021.88 and 3,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.96, 9,021.88 and 3,053.26 is: 4,578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.96 : 9,021.88 = 3,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.96/9,021.88 = 3,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.96x = 9,021.88 × 3,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.96x = 27,546,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,145.33/6,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.84

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