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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.46, 9,018.74 and 2,724.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.46, 9,018.74 and 2,724.81 is: 4,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.46 : 9,018.74 = 2,724.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.46/9,018.74 = 2,724.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.46x = 9,018.74 × 2,724.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.46x = 24,574,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574,325.93/6,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.28

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