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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.02, 9,015.78 and 3,384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.02, 9,015.78 and 3,384.78 is: 5,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.02 : 9,015.78 = 3,384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.02/9,015.78 = 3,384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.02x = 9,015.78 × 3,384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.02x = 30,516,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,431.83/6,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.53

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