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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.97, 9,023.96 and 4,156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.97, 9,023.96 and 4,156.93 is: 6,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.97 : 9,023.96 = 4,156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.97/9,023.96 = 4,156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.97x = 9,023.96 × 4,156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.97x = 37,511,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,511,970.04/6,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.40

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