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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.87, 9,010.49 and 2,721.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.87, 9,010.49 and 2,721.27 is: 4,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.87 : 9,010.49 = 2,721.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.87/9,010.49 = 2,721.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.87x = 9,010.49 × 2,721.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.87x = 24,519,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519,962.52/6,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.95

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