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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.97, 9,021.79 and 2,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.97, 9,021.79 and 2,316.34 is: 3,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.97 : 9,021.79 = 2,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.97/9,021.79 = 2,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.97x = 9,021.79 × 2,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.97x = 20,897,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897,533.05/6,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.68

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